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There are two different paths to become an officer in the Army. You can choose to be a General Service Officer (GSO) with or without a degree qualification, or if you're studying a specialist degree (or already have the relevant degree), you can become a Specialist Service Officer (SSO).
There are over 30 different jobs you can do as an officer in the Army across a wide range of disciplines, so there's bound to be one that interests you.
As a GSO, you'll command a team of soldiers in the Australian Army.
As a SSO, you'll serve in the Army in a specialist capacity.
Whether you choose to become a GSO or SSO, there are many methods of entry available to you including:
If you haven't had the chance to go to university, that won't stop you becoming an officer. The General Service Officer Course at the Royal Military College (RMC) is the fast track route to becoming an officer in the Army and you don't need previous military experience to qualify. You'll get world-class training, great benefits, and the chance to make decisions, take responsibility and be a leader in your workplace. And you'll learn everything at RMC, the ultimate training ground for Australia's future leaders. If you like a challenge and want an exciting career, becoming an officer is the place to start.
At the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA), the university with military pedigree, you're setting yourself up for the rest of your life. You'll start by earning a recognised degree from the University of New South Wales in Arts, Business, Engineering, Information Technology, Science or Technology, assisted by some of the finest teaching in the country. And you'll begin to learn about the basics of military life to get your career as an officer up and running. Following your degree, you'll complete GSO training at RMC. After you've graduated, you may be able to pursue a Graduate Diploma, Masters or Doctoral degree. Just like other university campuses, there's plenty of opportunity to join sporting teams or social clubs, enjoy a range of facilities, or just relax and unwind with friends.
If you've got a university degree and you're weighing up your next move, consider a place that will test your skills and knowledge from day one. If you're a graduate in medicine, engineering, teaching, nursing, dentistry, law or public relations, there's no better way to kick-start your career than as an officer in the ADF. You'll earn your rank right from the start, working with cutting-edge equipment, leading and making decisions, while receiving the training you need to always improve. So if you want to use your existing skills to make a difference, there is no better way than by representing your nation on the world stage as an officer.
If you're studying for a university degree like Medicine, Engineering, or Nursing—anywhere in Australia, we'll support you while you finish. No more part-time work just to pay the bills. We'll pay you up to $41,602 per year while you finish studying. Plus we'll pay for your textbooks, tuition and student union fees. But the benefits don't stop there, you'll get free medical and dental care too. Most importantly, you'll step into one of the most challenging and rewarding jobs around!
If you want the responsibility and adventure of being an officer without the full-time commitment, then you can get involved with the Reserve. You get similar training and experience as our full-time members without having to sacrifice the civilian life you love. You're doing a job that's worthwhile and important, and you're playing a key role in Australia's security. What's more, Reserve officers are well paid for their efforts, and it's all tax-free.
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