Employment Training
Graduate
During your first posting you will be required to complete the Direct Entry Officers course (6 weeks), at the Royal Military College, Duntroon. Registered Nurses are sponsored for attendance at Universities, however due to the competition for selection, you could expect to fulfil at least four years service prior to sponsorship.
Undergraduate
On registration and appointment to the Australian Regular Army (ARA) as a Lieutenant, you will be seconded to complete two years of post-registration and practical general nursing experience in a civilian hospital approved by Army Office. This will enable you to gain confidence and practical nursing skills.
You are required to attend a Direct Entry Officer course within six months of completion of the post registration experience.