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Navy Officer

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Navy officers manage, lead, train and take responsibility for maintaining the team spirit and safety of the Navy's non-commissioned officers and sailors in both peacetime and wartime.

Navy officers mainly work in the seaman, aviation, supply and engineering fields, as well as in various support specialisations.

Specialisations:

A Navy officer may specialise as an/a:

  • Aeronautical Engineering Officer - maintains Navy aircraft and associated systems.
  • Aviation Warfare Officer - conducts a range of tasks, such as navigation, identifying other ships or operating weapons on board Navy aircraft.
  • Aviation Officer (Pilot) - flies Navy planes and helicopters from the Navy Air Station in NSW or from vessels at sea.
  • Dental Officer - diagnoses and treats teeth and mouth problems of Navy personnel.
  • Legal Officer - practises military and discipline law, civil and administrative law, and international and operations law in order to assist boards of enquiry; appears before courts martial; and provides legal aid to Navy personnel.
  • Marine Engineering Officer - maintains mechanical and electrical systems and repairs any damage to the structure of the vessel.
  • Medical Officer - provides health services for Navy personnel in Navy hospitals, on board ships and in emergency situations.
  • Nursing Officer - is responsible for the general health of all personnel and may become involved in specialist areas like occupational health and safety.
  • Maritime Warfare Officer - responsible for the control and safety of the ship. With further training they can specialise in Navigation and Warfare.
  • Supply Officer - manages the Navy's purchasing and distribution systems, personnel, finances, logistics planning, catering and financial accounting.
  • Training Systems Officer - responsible for overseeing the design, quality control and delivery of training in the Navy.
  • Weapons Systems Officer - responsible for the maintenance and functioning of a ship's weapons and their systems. Onshore they perform duties such as providing technical training to sailors and maintaining shore installations.

Personal Requirements:

  • able to lead and motivate others
  • prepared to accept responsibility
  • meet aptitude and medical requirements
  • at least 17 years of age
  • Australian citizenship.

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