Gerard David Martin, PSM is an Australian public servant and the current official secretary to the governor-general of Australia, serving Sam Mostyn since July 2024.
[1] Before becoming secretary to the governor-general, Martin worked for over 25 years in the public service in a variety of roles.
[1] This role included the delivery of ministerial, parliamentary communications as well as the organising of official visits and functions led by the prime minister.
[1][3] Martin oversaw Australia's response to the death of Queen Elizabeth II; including supporting the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, throughout the state funeral of the Queen and the organising of the National Memorial Service in Canberra.
[3] In the 2023 King's Birthday Honours, Martin was awarded a Public Service Medal (PSM) "for outstanding public service in delivering advice and support to the Prime Minister and his Office, and to the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet".