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Officers & Management

Officers & Management

Army officers are ordinary people who enjoy extraordinary challenges and the responsibility involved in leading and making decisions.
Trades

Choose from a range of trade apprenticeships providing civilian accredited qualifications.
Logistics, Hospitality & Support

Provide key support to one of Australia's largest logistics organisations. Or develop your hospitality skills in exciting new settings.

Aviation

A range of career options are available in the Army Aviation providing the opportunity to work with the most advanced helicopters in the country including the new Tiger reconnaissance helicopter.
Healthcare, Science & Chaplaincy

A career in Army Healthcare, Science and Chaplaincy is one that will see your skills put to the test in an environment unlike any other.
Business, Administration & Education

A fantastic opportunity exists to develop your career in Business, Administration & Education supporting Army personnel.

Officer Training

The type of training you receive depends on how you choose to become an officer. There's the 18-month training course for General Service Officers (GSO) at the Royal Military College, two 16-day training modules for Specialist Service Officers (SSO), as well as Army Reserve courses.

General Service Officer Training

The General Service Officer (GSO) Course at RMC is an intensive 18-month program that's designed to turn you into an effective military leader. You'll be introduced to the world of military command, and learn infantry tactics, navigation, weapons training and other military subjects. When you graduate, you'll assume the rank of Lieutenant and begin your career as an officer in the Australian Army.

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Specialist Service Officer Training

If you're studying a specialist degree or already hold a relevant degree, you could become a Specialist Service Officer (SSO) in just six weeks. In the SSO Course, you'll learn military command and leadership skills during two modules of study, "Foundation Skills" and "Officer Skills". Each module takes 16 days to complete and takes place at RMC Duntroon, Australia's finest leadership college.

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Army Reserve Officer Training

To become an officer in the Army Reserve, you'll also need to complete either a GSO or SSO course. The GSO course is broken down into five modules and usually runs part-time over a two to three year period. If you join as a Specialist Service Officer, you'll undertake a two-week course during your first posting where you'll learn the military skills you'll need to know. This course takes place either locally or at RMC Duntroon.

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ADFA Training

If you're studying at the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA), you'll take part in military, employment and Army-specific training throughout your course. When you leave ADFA, you'll graduate with a fully-recognised degree from University of New South Wales (UNSW). Then you'll move to RMC Duntroon, where you'll complete 12 months of military training to become a General Service Officer, graduating with the rank of Lieutenant.

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