BENEFITS:

• a good salary plus generous superannuation
• ongoing investment in your personal and career development
• free medical and dental
• job security and a good work/life balance
• rewarding work and world-class training
• subsidised accommodation
• a supportive team environment
• travel and leave entitlements
• free access to sports and fitness facilities
• friendships that last a lifetime

PERIOD OF SERVICE REQUIREMENTS:

You’ll be enlisted for an Initial Minimum Period of Service (IMPS) of 3 years. Subsequent periods of service may be offered subject to the requirements of the ADF and your suitability for further service.

FITNESS REQUIREMENTS:

A Pre-entry Fitness Assessment (PFA) is no longer a requirement for Navy roles, except for Divers. To join the Navy, it’s important that you meet the necessary medical and physical requirements. Regular exercise prior to joining will set you up for success as it is an important part of training and service life.
Once you join, Navy will support your physical conditioning to ensure you’re prepared to serve. You’ll also have access to chef-made meals, gyms, sports and fitness sessions run by physical training instructors.

YOUR ROLE

As a Medic, you’ll provide essential healthcare services to the sick and wounded, onboard ships or ashore. You’ll be responsible for supporting and maintaining the health and wellbeing of Navy members.
You’ll apply your knowledge to both conventional and unconventional injuries and illnesses in a variety of situations and environments. Your typical day could include providing advanced first aid, nursing care, in-patient healthcare, assisting with evacuation of casualties or managing medical supplies.

YOUR DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT AREN’T LIMITED TO:

• Medical, surgical and infectious wound nursing
• Advanced first aid
• Pre-hospital medical and emergency care
• Life support
• Evacuation of casualties
• nursing care
• Clinical services and assessments (primary healthcare)
• Patient comfort and welfare
• Medical administration and documentation
• Management of medical supplies