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