The Australian Defence College (ADC) is headed by a 2-star officer - Commander Australian Defence College (COMADC) - Major General Craig Orme.

ADC is a dynamic centre of expertise in professional education and training that promotes the learning and growth of leaders and managers through the provision of an effective Defence Learning Environment. It is responsible for providing through career education and training to military officers and officials of the Australian Defence Organisation and to other officials from Australia and overseas who have a professional interest in national and international defence and security issues. The Learning Centres within the ADC foster networks across Services, agencies and nations, and comprise: the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA); the Australian Command and Staff College (ACSC) which includes the Capability & Technology Management College (CTMC) and the Joint Warfare, Doctrine and Training Centre (JWDTC); the Centre for Defence and Strategic Studies (CDSS) and the Centre for Defence Leadership and Ethics (CDLE).

Further information is available on the Australian Defence College Website.