Education & Experience

Officer (Reserve)

For entry to the Naval Reserve, PREL officer applicants must satisfy appropriate minimum officer entry standards set out by the Australian Defence Force PLUS the following education requirements:

• Formal nationally recognised and accredited tertiary qualifications (minimum of a degree) in a relevant communications field such as Public Relations, Communications, Journalism or Marketing, or currently studying towards the award of such qualifications;

Or

• Passes at Year 12 level in English, Mathematics and two other subjects, and a minimum of three year's work experience in a relevant public affairs field;

Or

• A minimum of five years of prior naval service and two years experience in a relevant public affairs field (and satisfy appropriate officer entry standards).

Note: Entry for this role requires your qualifications to be endorsed by the Directorate of Naval Category Management. If found satisfactory through this assessment, your Case Manager will be advised that you satisfy the minimum entry standards and your application will be progressed. Your Case Manager will organise this process for you.