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Entry into the Army as a GSO is only possible after completing military training at the Royal Military College (RMC) Duntroon. The Army will then assign you to a corps based on your own unique skills and abilities. If you're looking to challenge yourself then a career as a General Service Officer could be for you.

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Why become an officer?

Being an officer is about being a leader. It's about thinking quickly, making decisions, and motivating people. Life as an officer provides adventure, diversity and challenge and you'll earn qualifications that are recognised Australia wide. There’s no better career for helping you to develop your leadership, management and personal skills.

Officer training

All Army Officers attend the Royal Military College (RMC) Duntroon, Australia's finest leadership college, located in Canberra. The training you receive there will prepare you to lead in any situation, giving you the skills necessary to make split-second decisions in a range of challenging environments. Learn More

Great pay & benefits

You'll be earning a great wage that is highly competitive and increases regularly to match your experience. You’ll also be enjoying the ADF’s benefits, like four weeks annual leave, an excellent superannuation scheme and free dental and medical care. Learn More

A lifestyle like no other

Having a job in the Army means that every day is different. It’s an exciting career, filled with travel, adventure and once in a lifetime experiences. Learn More

"There are not many jobs that allow you the freedom and flexibility that I have as an officer in the Army" Jason Small, Army Officer

Officer Jobs

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  • Reserve
  • ADFA

Second to none – your career as an Army Aeronautical Engineer will provide you with the opportunity to work on the latest helicopters and technology. Develop your engineering and leadership skills while providing support to aviation operations within…

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  • Reserve
  • ADFA

As an Armoured Corps Officer you will command and lead soldiers who operate some of the most high-tech mobile weapon systems in the world including Abram Main Battle Tanks, Australian Light Armoured Vehicles and Bushmaster Mobility Vehicles. If you want…

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  • Full Time
  • Reserve
  • ADFA

Artillery provides the corner stone of indirect fire support to all combat operations. As a leader in this Corps, you will command a highly skilled and motivated artillery gun group or be attached to a forward unit to co-ordinate accurate and lethal fire…

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  • Reserve
  • ADFA

You’ll fly within Australia and possibly overseas. Your initial flying will be with helicopter units, but you may convert to fixed wing, or be selected to train as a Qualified Flying Instructor.

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  • Reserve
  • ADFA

You’ll be just like a civilian dentist, except you’ll also look after your own Army staff, and work in barracks, field, or operational environments.

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A challenging opportunity to be part of a technical team responsible for the maintenance of the Army's modern hardware and equipment.To be considered for this role you will need to apply as a General Service Officer.

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  • Full Time
  • Reserve
  • ADFA

Take on the challenge of a diverse career as an Engineer Corps Officer. You will maintain the mobility of your own forces while denying similar mobility to the enemy by managing an elite team undertaking such tasks as constructing and maintaining roads…

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  • Full Time
  • Reserve
  • ADFA

An exciting opportunity to be responsible for the planning, co-ordination, and development of workplace health strategies for this large Australian organisation.

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  • Full Time
  • Reserve
  • ADFA

As a General Service officer at RMC you will learn how to lead and manage troops as an officer in the Australian Army.

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  • Full Time
  • Reserve
  • ADFA

Infantry Officers command elite soldiers in challenging, diverse and sometimes very remote environments. Your team will depend on you, as you will on them, and your role will be essential to the operations of the Army. This is a highly sought after role…

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  • Reserve
  • ADFA

Where would you start if you were going into a war zone or attempting to deal with a subversive group planning a terrorist attack? As an Army Intelligence Corps Officer, you will provide advice to all levels of command to ensure that their situational…

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  • Full Time
  • Reserve
  • ADFA

Get paid while training to become an officer in the Australian Army. To apply for this role you will need to apply as a General Service Officer, and while due consideration is given, you aren't guaranteed of being allocated to the Corps of your choice.

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  • Full Time
  • Reserve
  • ADFA

As an Army doctor, you can work in most areas of medicine. You may also work in regional disaster relief operations, and with the United Nations in peace keeping roles

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  • Full Time
  • Reserve
  • ADFA

Military Police Officers lead and command Platoons that are dedicated to the functions of mobility and manoeuvre support, law and order, security and detention operations. With the added benefit of being able to select your chosen specialisation, be it…

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  • Full Time
  • Reserve
  • ADFA

With a career in the Army, you’ll enjoy the sort of variety, challenges and travel that you simply can’t get as a civilian nurse.

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  • Full Time
  • Reserve
  • ADFA

As an Army Pharmacist, you’ll handle a wide range of pharmaceutical tasks. In the field, you’ll look after medical logistics and may deploy with your units into remote areas.

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