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Royal Australian Navy - Wellbeing Officer null

Australia wide

Opportunity Expired

Apply your expertise and look after the spiritual wellbeing and welfare of members of the Navy.

Opportunity details

Opportunity Type
Graduate Job
Number of Vacancies
1-100
Salary
AUD 105,000 - 115,000

Application dates

Minimum requirements

Accepting International Applications
No
Qualifications Accepted
M
Audiology
Speech Pathology
Biomedical Science
Chiropractic & Osteopathy
Dentistry & Dental Science
Exercise & Sports Science
Health Administration
Addiction Medicine
Anaesthesia
Dermatology
Emergency Medicine
General Practice
Intensive Care Medicine
Medical Administration
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Occupational & Environmental Medicine
Ophthalmology
Paediatrics & Child Health
Pain Medicine
Palliative Medicine
Pathology
Physician
Psychiatry
Public Health Medicine
Radiation Oncology
Radiology
Rehabilitation Medicine
Sexual Health Medicine
Sport & Exercise Medicine
Surgery
Naturopathy, Acupuncture & Complementary Medicine
Aged Care Nursing
Community Nursing
Critical Care Nursing
Family & Child Health Nursing
Mental Health Nursing
Nursing (all other)
Midwifery
Nutrition & Dietetics
Occupational Therapy
Optometry, Ophthalmology & Orthoptics
Paramedic Science
Pharmacy & Pharmacology
Massage Therapy
Physiotherapy
Rehabilitation Therapies
Podiatry
Environmental Health
Epidemiology
Health Promotion
Human Movement
Indigenous Health
Public Health (all other)
Occupational Health & Safety
Radiography
Medical & Health Sciences (all other)
Medical Technology
Counselling
Psychology

Hiring criteria

Entry pathway

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Working rights

Australia

  • Australian Citizen
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Your role: 

As a Wellbeing Officer, you will enter the Navy as a qualified member of the human services sector, working at sea and ashore. You’ll work together with religious chaplains and be responsible for providing non-religious pastoral care and spiritual support to all Navy members and their families. Additionally, you will be responsible for conducting civil ceremonies and secular services for a range of occasions including individual and ceremonial events. 

You will also have a role in advising on ethical and moral issues affecting the workforce and will take part in character development responsibilities in the training of all personnel.

You’ll enjoy a competitive salary package, career stability, opportunities for continuous progression and an adventurous lifestyle – all while making a difference to Australia.

Benefits: 

  • Free medical and dental
  • Competitive salary package
  • Incremental salary increases as you progress through training and ranks
  • 16.4% superannuation
  • Job security
  • Career progression and development
  • Good work/life balance
  • Travel opportunities
  • Excellent social and fitness facilities
  • Subsidised housing
  • Balance of shore and sea postings
  • Great chef-made meals at sea 
  • Variety of allowances

Salary: 

Upon completing your initial military and employment training, you’ll enjoy a salary package starting from $109,220. 

Apply Now: 

Apply today or request more information by calling Temara Bassett on 07 3016 2332 or emailing tbassett@dfr.com.au.  

For this role, you must:

  • Be an Australian Citizen and under 56 years of age on the day of entry. 
  • You will need to hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant human services field such as:*
    • Social Sciences
    • Social Work
    • Psychology
    • Counselling
    • Nursing with a post-graduate qualification in Mental health
  • At least two full years of pastoral care experience. 
  • In addition to the minimum requirement of 2 years pastoral care experience, you would also need to provide evidence of either:
    • 400hrs clinical Pastoral Experience through a recognised provider
    • L2 membership with the Australian Counselling Association
    • Clinical Membership of Psychotherapy and Counselling federation of Australia
    • Non Provisional Registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA
    • Membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers
    • A combination of organised pastoral/ social engagement that includes 450 hrs of face to face pastoral engagement and 20 hrs of face to face supervision
  • Applicants must also draft a cover letter, addressing selection criteria that articulates and illustrates their world-view of spirituality and religion (provided to applicants once eligibility has been discussed with recruiter). 

*Academic records must reflect completed units in psychology, mental health, counselling and / or pastoral care

Hiring criteria

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Entry pathway
Degree or Certificate
Minimum Level of Study
Bachelor or higher
Study Field
M
Audiology
Speech Pathology
Biomedical Science
Chiropractic & Osteopathy
Dentistry & Dental Science
Exercise & Sports Science
Health Administration

Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

country
eligibility

Australia

Australia

Australian Citizen


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