To serve in the ADF you must be an Australian Citizen.
If you are not an Australian Citizen, you may still be eligible to join the ADF if you meet certain criteria.
Please visit the ADF Careers Eligibility Page for more details.
Your role:
Be trained to become a leader and manager in a Navy career as an Officer, enjoying responsibility, adventure and challenges that encourage you to fulfil your potential in every way.
Whether you have recently finished school, currently studying, already in the workforce or you have no experience at all, we're hiring.
You'll be paid from day one to gain all the skills needed with extensive on-the-job training.
Explore our Navy Officer careers below:
Surface Warfare Officer: Be responsible for the control, navigation, and maritime safety of Navy ships or submarines, and contribute to the warfare and tactical operations.
Drone Mission Commander: Operate drones to enhance the ship's situational awareness, detect and locate surface contacts, gather information, and coordinate with your team to achieve missions.
Helicopter Mission Commander: Take the jump seat in a state-of-the-art Navy helicopter working alongside the pilot to manage navigation, tactical communications, weapons, and sensor systems.
Information Warfare Officer: Lead teams that enable naval operations in analysing, monitoring and securing networks, safeguarding information and detecting and responding to security threats within the information environment.
You'll enjoy a competitive salary package, career stability, opportunities for continuous progression and an adventurous lifestyle, all while making a difference to Australia.
Benefits:
Free medical and dental
16.4% superannuation
Subsidised housing
Travel opportunities
Job security
Incremental salary increases as you progress through training and ranks
Chef made meals at sea
Social and fitness facilities
Balance of shore and sea postings
Variety of allowances
Salary:
Upon completion of your initial military and employment training, you'll enjoy a salary package starting from $97,456 for surface fleet and $108,884 for submariners.
Apply Now:
Apply today and we'll get in contact with you shortly.
For these roles, you must be over 17 at time of enlistment, an Australian Citizen, have completed Year 12 and obtained a high enough entrance rank to qualify.
If you are not an Australian Citizen you may still be eligible to join the ADF if you meet certain criteria, please visit the ADF Careers Eligibility Page for more details.
Visit the links below for the full position descriptions and requirements:
Navy - Maritime Warfare Officer (adfcareers.gov.au)
Navy - Maritime Warfare Officer Submariner (adfcareers.gov.au)
Navy - Drone Mission Commander (adfcareers.gov.au)
Navy - Helicopter Mission Commander (adfcareers.gov.au)
Navy - Information Warfare Officer (adfcareers.gov.au)