LOCATION

Following your initial military training in Canberra and employment training in Victoria, you could be posted to one of the many locations across Australia. As a Nurse, initial postings are likely to be to Brisbane, Darwin and Townsville.

LIFE IN THE ARMY:

Action, adventure, exciting career opportunities and amazing mateship—there’s so much to love about life in the Army. Whether you’re looking to pick up a new skill, get qualified with fully paid training or are up for a new challenge, you’ll find it all in the Army.
Not to mention there’s also the sense of accomplishment and pride that comes from serving your country and providing support to communities in need, both here and overseas.
This is no ordinary job—but that’s exactly what you’re looking for. Enjoy a rewarding career, opportunities to travel, excellent fitness facilities, and free medical and dental; all in a dynamic and fulfilling work environment.

YOUR ROLE:

As an already qualified Nurse, you’ll primarily work in the Army’s deployable health units providing primary healthcare support to Army members. You may also work in primary healthcare facilities, in-patient facilities as well as in training, health management, administration and command, and leadership.
You’ll have the opportunity to perform a range of tasks that will challenge and develop your skills and broaden your professional horizon. You’ll provide primary healthcare, in-patient care and resuscitation support in a variety of settings from Army bases to deployed pre-hospital settings and field hospitals. You may also work in the Army’s certified surgical field hospital that will deploy during combat, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief operations.

YOUR MILITARY DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT AREN’T LIMITED TO:

• Providing expert clinical knowledge
• Providing primary health and in-patient care in a variety of environments
• Assisting in the planning and deployment of a health team on operations
• Coordinating the clinical training of health care professionals
• Supporting the health needs of ADF members
• Working across multidisciplinary teams.

For this role, you must:

• Be at least 17 years of age when you enter the ADF
• Be an Australian citizen. If you are not an Australian Citizen you may still be eligible to join the ADF if you meet certain criteria, please visit https://www.adfcareers.gov.au/careers/joining/eligibility for more details
• Be reasonably fit and healthy. Keeping fit is a big part of joining the ADF. You’ll need to pass a physical fitness test before you join, but don’t worry, we’ll give you tips to help you prepare
• Be able to successfully obtain a security clearance
• Be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Registered Nurse (DIV 1), General
• Have completed two years recent post-graduate experience in emergency or acute care setting