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Nursing Officer

As someone who’s passionate about the care of others, you’ve chosen a career in nursing for its unique challenges, rewards and job satisfaction.

But imagine the extra dimension the role takes on when your patients are Defence Force personnel and your hospital could be anywhere from a Naval Base, a ship at sea or another country. You may even find yourself working under canvas alongside Army and Air Force colleagues, providing medical support for military engaged areas, peacekeeping or disaster-relief operations.

This important role gives you the ideal opportunity to broaden your nursing skills in the areas of primary care, surgical, trauma, triage, resuscitation and more. You’ll be working for a world-class organisation that offers a great salary, excellent benefits, job security and the kind of opportunities you simply won’t find anywhere else.

So do you think you have the qualities, self-motivation and resolve to become a Nursing Officer in the Navy? Then apply now.

Lifestyle

Life in the Navy is like nothing else. Ours is a dynamic and supportive environment where you’ll have life-changing experiences such as joining humanitarian missions. Along the way you'll visit some amazing places around the world, make friends for life, have access to great sports and social facilities when ashore, and develop your skills and confidence.

Pay and Benefits

Wepay you to train and acquire the military skills required to be a Navy Nursing Officer. Then once you’ve completed your training you’ll enjoy a starting salary package of approximately $69,877 p.a. (High Pay Scale Post Grad Quals applies) plus higher than average Super, along with:

Ongoing investment in your
personal and career development
Good work/life balance
Medical and dental cover
Rental assistance.

Location

Following training you could be posted to any Navy hospital in Australia or possibly overseas on deployment. Naturally some of your time will be spent at sea.

Entry Requirements

To apply for this role you must be an Australian Citizen aged over 17.

You can enter the Navy as a graduate (with a Bachelor of Nursing), or as an undergraduate (having completed a minimum of one year in a Bachelor of Nursing degree course).