Your role

As a Security Forces Officer in the Air Force, you’ll lead the teams that protect Australia's airbases by deploying rapid security responses and providing risk mitigation advice, both across Australia and overseas. In this hybrid role, you could either be a close combat specialist, training and coordinating security members, or you could be a military policing specialist, leading and managing military law enforcement.

Your duties may include:

- commanding, leading and managing the workforce that provides physical security and security governance for Defence installations and advanced capabilities
- advising command on protective security measures and security risk management, including active and passive defences
- developing security risk assessments, vulnerability assessments and security risk mitigation strategies
- designing and executing airbase protection and security first responses and providing emergency responses for major incidents
- planning the conduct of Base Security Operations and training exercises in conjunction with unit and base executives
- delivering ground defence continuation training, and nuclear, biological and chemical defence training
- controlling the base armoury and small arms range.

As an Air Force Officer, you’ll also be trained to become an inspirational leader and mentor,



equipped with highly sought-after management skills.

Perks

- Competitive salary package

- Generous superannuation

- Good work/life balance

- Career progression and development

- Supportive team environment

- Free medical and dental

- Job security

- Travel opportunities

Salary Upon completion of initial military and employment training, you will enjoy a salary package starting from $92,486.

Location

Following training, you may be posted to one of the major Air Force bases around Australia, such as RAAF Base Amberley, Williamtown, or Edinburgh, as well as limited overseas postings.

Eligibility For this role, you must be at least 17 at the time of enlistment, an Australian Citizen, and have passes in Year 12 English and three other board accredited subjects. If you are not an Australian Citizen please visit the ADF Careers Eligibility Page to confirm you meet the requirements for a career in the ADF.

How to Apply

1. Click ‘Quick Apply’ to express your interest and speak with a recruiter. An ADF Careers team member will call you within 5 business days.
2. Ready to apply now? Visit the link below to view the full position description and submit your application today.

Security Forces Officer - ADF Careers

📌 Security Forces Officer (No Experience) (Melbourne)
🏢 ADF Careers
📍 Melbourne