Surface Warfare Officer (Travel Opportunities)
As a Surface Warfare Officer in the Navy, you'll take on a leadership role that will help drive the future of the Navy's surface fleet.
Working at sea or ashore, you'll command and lead in Air, Surface, Mine, Anti-Submarine, Amphibious and Navigation warfare operations across the maritime domain. You'll be accountable for the safety of your ship and play a lead role in the meticulous planning and execution of military operations.
Being accountable for the safety of the ship
Bridgemanship and navigation
Understanding the operation and use of machinery and the propulsion plant
Launching and recovering the ship's boats and aircraft
Monitoring ship safety during live weapons firings
Contributing to whole ship warfare activities
Warfare tactics, including evasive ship handling manoeuvres
Assisting with the identification of advancing aircraft, submarines and other warships.
Job security
Superannuation of 16.4% - 4.4% over the Australian average, meaning you can retire with more
Free medical and dental care
Sense of accomplishment and pride that comes from serving your country
Get paid to train from day one - no experience required




Become a homeowner: get help to buy a home
Cheaper living: rent allowance or subsidised rental
Career progression and development opportunities
Travel and adventure
Free fitness facilities
Support for your family: subsidised healthcare, free access to on-base gyms and pools, family and community programs, resources for school transitions
Delicious chef made meals at sea
Balance of shore and sea postings
Salary:
Upon completion of your degree and initial military and employment training, you'll enjoy a salary package starting from $108,786.
For this role, you must be at least 17 at the time of appointment, an Australian Citizen, have completed Year 12 with passes in English and three other approved Year 12 subjects or be in Year 12 and on track to pass them all. Or for ADFA, with an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) high enough to qualify for entry to the relevant degree program.
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.
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📌 Surface Warfare Officer (Travel Opportunities) (Melbourne)
🏢 Australian Defence Force
📍 Melbourne