Entry

Graduate

The Navy has a steady demand for officers with degree qualifications in professional and specialist technical vocations.

If you are already a degree qualified professional, and looking for a job that offers satisfaction, excitement and a challenge, and the opportunity to utilise and further develop your management and leadership skills, then you may wish to consider a career as an officer in the Royal Australian Navy.

On appointment as an officer, you will complete your initial officer training at the Royal Australian Naval College, HMAS CRESWELL at Jervis Bay on the NSW south coast.

Graduate (Reserve)

Officer entry to the Naval Reserve is open to suitably qualified civilians with or without previous service in the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Those with previous service in a component of the ADF or the Defence Force of another country will be processed in a similar manner to civilian applicants but may be offered a rank and seniority consistent with the last rank held.

Attendance Requirement

Following your Initial Training and as a trained member of the Active Naval Reserve, you are required to serve a minimum of 20 days per year to remain effective and you may work up to 200 days per financial year in approved positions.

Unlike the Army and Air Force that set aside specific days for meeting minimum attendance requirement, in the Navy you will primarily be employed within your Category (specialisation) in a Funded Reserve Commitment (FRC) position. There are additional employment opportunities available in FRC positions outside your specialisation, in project work or Permanent Navy vacancies although this is not to be expected or guaranteed.  This means that you will contribute to Navy capability rather than just 'doing a job.' You will be assisted to find work by either your category sponsor or through advertising material provided to Reserves on a weekly basis.

Reserve personnel may volunteer for a period of full-time service with the Permanent Navy in vacant permanent Navy positions, provided the member's skill sets and services are required.

Further information on part-time ADF careers can be found by accessing the Defence Reserves Support Council website.

The Council promotes the benefits of Reserve service by establishing partnerships with the community and employers.