Overview
All Commissioned Officers (Management)
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$2,834 Weekly Pay
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Stable Future Growth
Commissioned Defence Force Officers
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6,600 workers Employment Size
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Very high skill Skill level rating
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92% Full-Time Full-Time Share
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51 hours Average full-time
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33 years Average age
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17% female Gender Share
Commissioned Defence Force Officers provide high level management to support the running of organisational units within the Australian Defence Force.
Specialisations: Air Defence Officer (Air Force), Armoured Corps Officer (Army), Artillery Officer (Army), General Service Officer (Army), Ground Defence Officer (Air Force), Infantry Officer (Army), Military Police Officer (Army), Observer (Navy), Security Police Officer (Air Force), Special Service Officer (Army).
You will need to enter the Australian Defence Force and progress through the ranks to advance to the rank of a Commissioned Defence Force Officer.
Tasks
- Establishes administrative and operational procedures by taking account of the organisation's operating environment.
- Makes policy decisions and accepts responsibility for operations, performance of staff, achievement of targets and adherence to budgets, standards and procedures.
- Establishes lines of control and delegates responsibilities to subordinate staff.
- Represents the organisation in dealings with other organisations and the public.
- Controls the collection and interpretation of management information to monitor performance.
- Controls the use of, and accounting for, the assets and facilities of the organisation.
- Prepares budgets and other management plans.
- Prepares reports, authorises the release of information, and handles public relations activities.
Prospects
The number of people working as Commissioned Defence Force Officers (in their main job) stayed about the same over 5 years:
from 6,500 in 2011 to 6,600 in 2016.
Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the impact of COVID-19. They may not reflect the current jobs market and should be used and interpreted with extreme caution.
- Size: This is a small occupation.
- Location: Commissioned Defence Force Officers work in many parts of Australia. The Australian Capital Territory has a large share of workers.
- Industries: Most work in the Public Administration and Safety industry.
- Full-time: Most work full-time (92%, much higher than the average of 66%).
- Hours: Full-time workers spend around 51 hours per week at work (compared to the average of 44 hours).
- Age: The average age is 33 years (compared to the average of 40 years). Many workers are under 25 years of age (23%).
- Gender: 17% of workers are female (compared to the average of 48%).
Main Industries
Source: Based on ABS Census 2016, Customised Report. Industries are based on the Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification (ANZSIC 06).
States and Territories
NSW
VIC
QLD
SA
WA
TAS
NT
ACT
Source: Based on ABS Census 2016, Customised Report. Share of workers across Australian States and Territories, in this job compared to the all jobs average.
Age Profile
Source: Based on ABS Census 2016, Customised Report. Age profile of workers in this job compared to the all jobs average.
Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2016, Customised Report. Highest qualification completed by workers in this job (in any field of study). Qualifications needed by new workers might be different from the qualifications of workers already in the job.
Pathways
You will need to enter the Australian Defence Force and progress through the ranks to advance to the rank of a Commissioned Defence Force Officer.
Before starting a course, check it will provide you with the skills and qualifications you need. Visit
- My Skills to compare Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses, providers and student outcomes.
- AAPathways website to explore Public Safety VET training pathways.
Skills & Knowledge
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All Commissioned Officers (Management)
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$2,834 Weekly Pay
-
Stable Future Growth
Commissioned Defence Force Officers
-
6,600 workers Employment Size
-
Very high skill Skill level rating
-
92% Full-Time Full-Time Share
-
51 hours Average full-time
-
33 years Average age
-
17% female Gender Share
Commissioned Defence Force Officers provide high level management to support the running of organisational units within the Australian Defence Force.
Specialisations: Air Defence Officer (Air Force), Armoured Corps Officer (Army), Artillery Officer (Army), General Service Officer (Army), Ground Defence Officer (Air Force), Infantry Officer (Army), Military Police Officer (Army), Observer (Navy), Security Police Officer (Air Force), Special Service Officer (Army).
You will need to enter the Australian Defence Force and progress through the ranks to advance to the rank of a Commissioned Defence Force Officer.
Tasks
- Establishes administrative and operational procedures by taking account of the organisation's operating environment.
- Makes policy decisions and accepts responsibility for operations, performance of staff, achievement of targets and adherence to budgets, standards and procedures.
- Establishes lines of control and delegates responsibilities to subordinate staff.
- Represents the organisation in dealings with other organisations and the public.
- Controls the collection and interpretation of management information to monitor performance.
- Controls the use of, and accounting for, the assets and facilities of the organisation.
- Prepares budgets and other management plans.
- Prepares reports, authorises the release of information, and handles public relations activities.
The number of people working as Commissioned Defence Force Officers (in their main job) stayed about the same over 5 years:
from 6,500 in 2011 to 6,600 in 2016.
Caution: The Australian jobs market is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These estimates do not take account of the impact of COVID-19. They may not reflect the current jobs market and should be used and interpreted with extreme caution.
- Size: This is a small occupation.
- Location: Commissioned Defence Force Officers work in many parts of Australia. The Australian Capital Territory has a large share of workers.
- Industries: Most work in the Public Administration and Safety industry.
- Full-time: Most work full-time (92%, much higher than the average of 66%).
- Hours: Full-time workers spend around 51 hours per week at work (compared to the average of 44 hours).
- Age: The average age is 33 years (compared to the average of 40 years). Many workers are under 25 years of age (23%).
- Gender: 17% of workers are female (compared to the average of 48%).
Main Industries
Source: Based on ABS Census 2016, Customised Report. Industries are based on the Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification (ANZSIC 06).
States and Territories
NSW
VIC
QLD
SA
WA
TAS
NT
ACT
Source: Based on ABS Census 2016, Customised Report. Share of workers across Australian States and Territories, in this job compared to the all jobs average.
Age Profile
Source: Based on ABS Census 2016, Customised Report. Age profile of workers in this job compared to the all jobs average.
Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2016, Customised Report. Highest qualification completed by workers in this job (in any field of study). Qualifications needed by new workers might be different from the qualifications of workers already in the job.
You will need to enter the Australian Defence Force and progress through the ranks to advance to the rank of a Commissioned Defence Force Officer.
Before starting a course, check it will provide you with the skills and qualifications you need. Visit
- My Skills to compare Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses, providers and student outcomes.
- AAPathways website to explore Public Safety VET training pathways.
Employers look for Commissioned Officers (Management) who can communicate clearly with a diverse range of people, provide leadership, direction and planning.
Filter Skills & Knowledge
Knowledge
These are important topics, subjects or knowledge areas.
Skills
Skills can be improved through training or experience.
Abilities
Workers use these physical and mental abilities.
Activities
These are kinds of activities workers regularly do in this job.
We're working on this content.
Filter Work Environment
Demands
The physical and social demands workers face most often are shown below.
Values
Work values are important to a person’s feeling of satisfaction. All six values are shown below.
Interests
Interests are the style or type of work we prefer to do. All interest areas are shown below.