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Defence Force Senior Officer

ANZSCO 111212

Employed

1,700

Part-time share

16%

Female share

19%

Median age

49 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Defence Force Senior Officers manage organisational units of the Australian Defence Force through subordinate officers.

What they typically do

  • Provides strategic direction and management, directs subordinates to meet objectives, achieve specific goals.
  • Plans manoeuvres, policy and ensures set standards are meet.
  • Consults with immediate subordinates and fellow defence heads (where appropriate) on such matters as methods of operation, equipment required and personnel.
  • Studies and analyses relevant data, reviews recommendations and reports, takes responsibility for preparation and presentation of information to the appropriate arms of military forces.
  • Decides or approves senior (and/or other) appointments.
  • Authorises missions, along with government approval.
  • Represents military arm at conferences, negotiations, official occasions, and liaises with other organisations.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

ACT
39.1%
NSW
30.7%
QLD
12.2%
VIC
8.1%
SA
4.1%
WA
3.2%
NT
2%
TAS
0.5%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Defence Force Senior Officer.