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Army Officer ARMY OFFICER | Part time

Army Officer Take on an exciting new leadership challenge, receiving expert training in preparation for a part-time role commanding Soldiers in one of many military specialisations.

Job Overview Find out what you'll be doing

About the job If you're looking to challenge yourself mentally and physically then a career as a Army Officer (General Service Officer) could be for you. An Army Officer is someone who is committed, shows initiative, works well in a team environment and has leadership potential. You may have already studied at university or have worked for a couple of years since leaving school. Your training will teach you how to think, not what to think. At the end of your training you will have the ability to lead and the ability to make decisions confidently. As a Army Officer you can specialise in one of the following jobs:

Types of Entry Officer - Reserve

Take on an exciting new career challenge, on a flexible part-time basis

Salary Salary can be over $168.91 p.a. on completion of initial employment training. This salary includes Uniform and Service allowance.

Service Benefits A great work/life balance Competitive salary packages Medical and dental cover Career development and progression Advanced technology Humanitarian and community-support work Housing assistance

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Full Job Details Officer - Reserve Take on an exciting new career challenge, on a flexible part-time basis

Key Information

Salary & Allowances

Locations

While undergoing initial Officer Training, trainees receive:

Officers are employed across Australia, both in major cities and regional areas. The location will depend on the Corps you are allocated to.

Degree Qualified: $134.81 per day Non-degree Qualified: $118.95per day. Members of the Reserve on part-time service are paid at a daily rate of pay which is tax-free. Daily rates of pay for commissioned Reserve Force Officers (Lieutenant) commence at $168.91 In addition to your salary, a Reserve Allowance of $28.75 per day is payable to compensate for the unique demands of Reserve Service. Your salary will continue to increase based on your rank and the number of years of service completed in that rank. Your pay grade may increase following the acquisition of additional skills and completion of further training. Refer to the Salary Scales for further details.

Requirements

Age

Period of Service

Applicants must generally be aged between 17 and 58 years of age inclusive on entry, however some roles have different age limits. Please refer to the page for each specific role to confirm age requirements.

All candidates who are appointed or enlisted into the Army Reserve may undertake volunteer service until the age of 65 (Compulsory Retiring Age) subject to the requirements of the Army and suitability for further service. Members may transfer out of the active Army Reserve at any time.

Applicants will not normally be allowed to enter the ADF until they achieve a minimum of 17 years of age, however they may be able to initiate the application process from 16 years and six months of age, depending upon the capacity of their local recruiting centre.

Aptitude

Candidates whose age exceeds the age guidelines may still be considered for appointment, providing they have special skills or training that is of value to the Army.

The application process to join the Australian Defence Force requires you to complete a series of aptitude tests which may include verbal, spatial and numerical ability and a general maths test. Some jobs may also require you to complete additional testing at a later date.

Education & Experience

Psychology support staff will explain what is involved with each test.

An applicant must pass English and three other Year 12 subjects that meet Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) requirements. Or you may be in your final year and expect to reach these levels. (South Australian officer

The aptitude tests provide information about your suitability for the Defence Force and for particular jobs. Defence Force Recruiting can then help you identify jobs that best match your abilities.

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applicants may achieve a pass at Year 11 English and a pass in a language rich subject at Year 12 and three other subjects). A tertiary qualification is not required to be an effective junior officer, however officers without degrees will be encouraged to complete a degree later in their career. Note: If you already have a degree, please provide copies of your transcripts as well as Year 12.

Medical & Fitness To be enlisted or appointed, you must be medically and physically fit for entry to your chosen occupation. This is partially assessed from the completion of an extensive questionnaire covering your medical history, followed by a physical examination. You will also be required to successfully pass a physical fitness test before appointment. For further details on medical and physical fitness standards refer to Physical Fitness Standards for Entry into the ADF and Medical Process for Entry into the ADF.

Further information on the aptitude testing requirements can be found here.

Citizenship Only Australian Citizens are permitted to serve in the ADF. If you are a permanent resident of Australia, the ADF may consider a temporary waiver of the citizenship requirement if the position for which you are applying cannot be filled by an applicant who meets all the citizenship requirements, and then only in exceptional circumstances. You will be required to obtain Australian Citizenship as early as possible following enlistment or appointment. Find out more in our Citizenship page or ask your local Defence Force Recruiting Centre.

Security Requirements The Department of Defence requires ADF employees to have security clearances appropriate to their employment. A process of background checks, collection of relevant information and, as required, interviews, enables the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency to make an informed assessment of an applicant's suitability for a security clearance. The minimum security clearance level required is Negative Vetting Level 1, and current policy requires applicants to have a checkable background for the previous 10 years. Required information includes: Australian Citizenship is a requirement for a security clearance and a clearance will only be granted to a non-citizen in exceptional circumstances. NOTE: The security clearance is critical to an applicants successful progression through the Army training system. If an applicant is unable to obtain the required security clearance in time, they will not be allowed to continue their training and may need to be re-allocated to another employment category. As such, it is strongly recommended that all applicants obtain the required documentation as soon as possible to provide the best opportunity to be employed in their preferred employment category.

Training

Military Training

Employment Training

ARMY RESERVE GENERAL SERVICE OFFICER - FIRST APPOINTMENT COURSE (ARes GSO FAC):

Just prior to graduation from RMC, you'll be appointed to one of the Army's specialised branches, known as Corps. For example, the Transport Corps is responsible for transport of Army personnel and all kinds of equipment via land, air and sea.

The ARes GSO FAC focuses on instilling Army's values (Courage, Initiative, Respect and Teamwork) in a similar fashion to soldier basic training and then providing junior officer candidates with the leadership, management, operational skills and knowledge required of a junior officer to command a platoon.

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Corps allocation is based on your preference, competitiveness and availability of positions.

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During training, candidates will learn and be assessed on weapons, fieldcraft, leadership, tactics, administration and management and lots more. Location and Duration of Training:

Initially you'll be required to complete several weeks of in-service Corps training and familiarisation. You'll then be posted to your unit, where you may find yourself taking troops through field exercises, tactical assaults or managing any number of vital Army functions.

Training is conducted through a combination of non-continuous training (self-paced workbooks, parade nights and weekends) with local Army Reserve University Regiments and residential continuous training (Training Blocks 1 to 5) at centres of expertise throughout Australia, culminating with completion of the last training block at the Royal Military College Duntroon. The ARes GSO FAC is modularised to allow candidates the flexibility to complete the training around civilian employment commitments. Training Block 1 is conducted continuously throughout the year at the Army Recruit Training Centre, Kapooka, with Training Blocks 2 to 5 conducted twice annually. Ideally, most candidates will complete the course within 18 months - 2 years and are expected to complete the ARes GSO FAC within a maximum of 3 years. It is possible for a candidate to complete the ARes GSO FAC within a minimum of 9 - 14 months; however, these are usually in-service candidates who been given recognition of prior learning. The ARes GSO FAC has five (5) training blocks totalling 111 days residential training: Training Block 1 - Military Foundation Skills - 35 days duration delivered at the Army Recruit Training Centre, Kapooka (Wagga Wagga, NSW) is actually the Reserve Recruit Training Course. Qualified soldiers who are selected to be officers may be granted recognition of this training and commence the ARes GSO FAC at Training Block 2. Likewise any officer candidate who does not wish to continue officer training is able to become a soldier on completion of this training block. This training block is conducted throughout the year. Training Block 2 - Small Military Team Leader Theory is 16 days duration and is conducted in the January to February and June to July periods by Sydney University Regiment at Singleton, NSW. This training block builds on the skills introduced at Recruit Training and provides Officer Candidates with the skills, knowledge, and attitudes required to operate as part of a section. Training Block 3 - Small Military Team Leader - 16 days duration conducted in the January to February and June to July periods by Sydney University Regiment at Singleton, NSW. This training block provides Officer Cadets with the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to command at section level. This training block is also your first step along the way to learning the leadership and management skills that you will need to successfully command soldiers in the Australian Army. This training block also gives qualifications in the conduct of military live fire weapons range practices. Training Block 4 - Command, Leadership and Management - 16 days duration conducted in the January to February and June to July periods by Sydney University Regiment at Singleton, NSW. This training block provides Officer Cadets with the theoretical knowledge required for the conduct of platoon level operations and introduces Officer Cadets to command at platoon level.

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Training Block 5 - All Corps Army Reserve Platoon Commander - 28 days duration conducted in January and July by External Training Wing RMC Duntroon at Majura (near Canberra), ACT. This training block provides Officer Cadets with the skills, knowledge, and attitudes to command at platoon level and confirms you have all attributes, skills and values to become an officer in the Australian Army. It also confirms that you have the leadership, management, operational skills and knowledge required of a junior officer to command a platoon on likely Army Reserve operations. On the successful completion of Training Block 5 you will be commissioned as a Lieutenant in the Australian Army Reserve. Training in Your Unit In between residential training blocks, you will undertake training and assessment and consolidate your skills in your University Regiment. You will be expected to attend parade nights and weekends organised by your parent Army Reserve University Regiment. Your unit will look after all your administration for attending the ARes GSO FAC training blocks. The training staff will help you prepare for the residential training blocks, revise the skills you learn as well as provide instruction and assessment on military skills like fieldcraft, drill, training, military justice and written and oral communication. There are also some additional requirements for training which can be obtained through external organisations. These requirements will be explained to you by unit training staff.

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