Deputy Chief Minister of Scoita

The Deputy Chief Minister of Scoita is the second-most-senior member of the government of the Georgeland state of Scoita. The position has existed in a formal basis since 1961; before then, the title was applied informally to the person considered the most senior in government behind the Chief Minister. The title has to date always been held by the deputy leader of the governing party or, in a coalition, the leader of the junior party in government.

The position, like all government ministers, is appointed by the Governor of Scoita on the recommendation of the Chief Minister. There is no requirement for the position to be filled; however, it has been continuously held since its creation. The Deputy Chief Minister is always a senior member of the Cabinet. They do not automatically succeed the Chief Minister if that office becomes vacant, but they would usually be commissioned on an interim basis were that to occur.

The position is currently held by Wendy Castles, leader of Reform. Castles is also Treasurer in the coalition government led by Lisa Cromwell.