Step up to the ultimate leadership challenge. Apply nowShortlist About the role As an Infantry Officer, youll fulfil an incredibly demanding role that requires high standards of mental and physical resilience and will lead a highly trained team of soldiers. In a career like no other, youll develop strong tactical acumen to plan and execute tasks in any environment across the full spectrum of conflict. This meaningful role is part of the Army Officer Command career pathway, where youll learn the fundamentals of being a leader to a team of soldiers, including mentorship, influence, problem solving, decision making and much more. No leadership experience is required, and youll be allocated to your specific role before you graduate from training. What you''ll do During your first posting as an Infantry Officer, youll likely command a rifle platoon in an Infantry Battalion. Youll train in both conventional infantry tactics and as part of a Combat Team working closely with soldiers from other Army roles, like Artillery and Armoured. You may also be selected to: command a specialist platoon such as the heavy weapons platoon, reconnaissance and sniper platoon, mortar platoon, or signals platoon command a trainee platoon at the School of Infantry, Singleton, NSW or the 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Kapooka, NSW. Key InformationDutiesTraining and skillsProgressionAdditional informationLocations Duties Your duties may include: close combat and application of lethal and non-lethal force offensive and defensive operations locating enemy forces by gathering information through patrol and surveillance seizing and holding ground from enemy forces providing security for Army units and vital assets humanitarian assistance missions international training, advise and assist missions. Training and skills With paid training, you''ll gain all the skills you need to tackle anything this rewarding role throws at you. Plus, youll be supported by professional and enthusiastic Army personnel wholl provide the necessary guidance to ensure youre prepared. As an officer, you''ll learn additional skills and duties to become highly trained and efficient in supporting the security and safety of your place of work and those around you. This involves providing leadership, management, administration and career advice to junior members and officers within your team. This training and support continues as your career progresses, equipping you with a range of skills that will benefit you, wherever your career takes you. Progression Opportunities for progression and upskilling continue throughout your career as an officer. As you progress, the Army will provide you with leadership, management, and specialist skills training to develop your ability to effectively manage your teams. Youll also be provided with training opportunities to further develop your role-related expertise. This world-class training will strengthen your skillset and enable you to become an influential leader in the Army. As an officer in the Army, you may also undertake a posting to an Any Officer role during your career, such as instructor/training roles and staff officer roles. This experience helps you broaden your skill set and prepare for more senior roles. Additional information Most full-time Infantry Officers serve in the Royal Australian Regiment and are posted to one of the 6 Battalions. Each Battalion has a dedicated unit role being Mechanised Infantry, Amphibious, Littoral or Motorised Infantry. In-Service Information In the Army, this role is known as: Infantry Officer Corps: Royal Australian Infantry. Locations Following training, youll likely be posted to one of the 6 battalions of the Royal Australian Regiment (RAR). These are: 1 RAR, 2 RAR and 3 RAR, Townsville, Qld 5/7 RAR, Darwin, NT 6 RAR and 8/9 RAR, Brisbane, Qld. Infantry Officers can also serve in infantry specific or non-trade instructional postings. As you progress in your career you could also expect to serve as full-time staff in one of the 13 Army Reserve Infantry Battalions located in most states and territories or in Regional Force Surveillance Group (RFSG) and Special Forces (SF) units. The RFSU operate in the north of Australia, with headquarters and out stations spread from Karratha in the Pilbara Region of WA, through the top end of the NT and across to Cairns and the Cape York Peninsula. Discover where the Army operates across Australia on our base locations map. Duties Duties Your duties may include: close combat and application of lethal and non-lethal force offensive and defensive operations locating enemy forces by gathering information through patrol and surveillance seizing and holding ground from enemy forces providing security for Army units and vital assets humanitarian assistance missions international training, advise and assist missions. Training and skills With paid training, you''ll gain all the skills you need to tackle anything this rewarding role throws at you. Plus, youll be supported by professional and enthusiastic Army personnel wholl provide the necessary guidance to ensure youre prepared. As an officer, you''ll learn additional skills and duties to become highly trained and efficient in supporting the security and safety of your place of work and those around you. This involves providing leadership, management, administration and career advice to junior members and officers within your team. This training and support continues as your career progresses, equipping you with a range of skills that will benefit you, wherever your career takes you. Progression Opportunities for progression and upskilling continue throughout your career as an officer. As you progress, the Army will provide you with leadership, management, and specialist skills training to develop your ability to effectively manage your teams. Youll also be provided with training opportunities to further develop your role-related expertise. This world-class training will strengthen your skillset and enable you to become an influential leader in the Army. As an officer in the Army, you may also undertake a posting to an Any Officer role during your career, such as instructor/training roles and staff officer roles. This experience helps you broaden your skill set and prepare for more senior roles. Additional information Most full-time Infantry Officers serve in the Royal Australian Regiment and are posted to one of the 6 Battalions. Each Battalion has a dedicated unit role being Mechanised Infantry, Amphibious, Littoral or Motorised Infantry. In-Service Information In the Army, this role is known as: Infantry Officer Corps: Royal Australian Infantry. Locations Following training, youll likely be posted to one of the 6 battalions of the Royal Australian Regiment (RAR). These are: 1 RAR, 2 RAR and 3 RAR, Townsville, Qld 5/7 RAR, Darwin, NT 6 RAR and 8/9 RAR, Brisbane, Qld. Infantry Officers can also serve in infantry specific or non-trade instructional postings. As you progress in your career you could also expect to serve as full-time staff in one of the 13 Army Reserve Infantry Battalions located in most states and territories or in Regional Force Surveillance Group (RFSG) and Special Forces (SF) units. The RFSU operate in the north of Australia, with headquarters and out stations spread from Karratha in the Pilbara Region of WA, through the top end of the NT and across to Cairns and the Cape York Peninsula. Discover where the Army operates across Australia on our base locations map. Take a look at the role requirementsBefore you apply, make sure you meet the basic role requirements. You''ll find detailed information on the Entry requirements tab. I am an Australian citizen, or an eligible Australian permanent resident I am at least 17 years oldYou can start your years or 16 years for ADFA. My background can be checkedTo obtain the minimum-security clearance, you must have lived in Australia or have a checkable background for the past 10 years. I have completed Year 12Youll need to have passed English and 3 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. I am reasonably fit and healthyKeeping fit is a big part of joining the ADF. Youll need to pass a physical fitness test before you join, but dont worry, we''ll give you tips to help you prepare. My drivers licence is not suspended or cancelledYou dont need a drivers licence for this role but if you have one, it cant be suspended or cancelled.
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Infantry Officer