149231 Commissioned Defence Force Officer

This occupation includes the following ranks:

• Navy: Commander, Lieutenant Commander, Lieutenant, Sub Lieutenant, Acting Sub Lieutenant, Midshipman
• Army: Lieutenant Colonel, Major, Captain, Lieutenant, Second Lieutenant, Officer Cadet
• Air Force: Wing Commander, Squadron Leader, Flight Lieutenant, Flying Officer, Pilot Officer, Officer Cadet.

Commissioned Defence Force Officers performing duties for which there is a civilian equivalent are excluded from this occupation. These officers are included with the civilian occupation, for example, Nursing Officers are included in Occupation 265499 Registered Nurses nec.

• Military Police Officer (Navy) (NZ)
• Artillery Officer (Army)
• General Service Officer (Army) (Aus)
• Infantry Officer (Army)
• Military Police Officer (Air Force) (NZ)
• Military Police Officer (Aus)

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

New Zealand

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

• Establishes administrative and operational procedures by considering the operating environment of the Defence Force
• Makes policy decisions and accepts responsibility for Defence operations, staff performance, and achievement of targets, and adheres to budgets, standards, and procedures
• Establishes lines of control and delegates responsibilities to subordinate Defence Force staff
• Coordinates and facilitates the development of strategic plans and objectives for organisational units within the Defence Force
• Liaises with other officers and external stakeholders to coordinate activities and achieve objectives
• Represents the Defence Force at unit meetings, briefings, and other official engagements