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Security Forces Officer (No Experience)
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Important information
Contract type:
Permanent
Salary:
A$90,000 – A$100,000 / year
Location:
Melbourne VIC, Australia
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
1 September 2026
What they need
Your role
As a Security Forces Officer in the Air Force, you’ll lead the teams that protect Australia's airbases by deploying rapid security responses and providing risk mitigation advice, both across Australia and overseas. In this hybrid role, you could either be a close combat specialist, training and coordinating security members, or you could be a military policing specialist, leading and managing military law enforcement.
Your duties may include:
commanding, leading and managing the workforce that provides physical security and security governance for Defence installations and advanced capabilities
advising command on protective security measures and security risk management, including active and passive defences
developing security risk assessments, vulnerability assessments and security risk mitigation strategies
designing and executing airbase protection and security first responses and providing emergency responses for major incidents
planning the conduct of Base Security Operations and training exercises in conjunction with unit and base executives
delivering ground defence continuation training, and nuclear, biological and chemical defence training
controlling the base armoury and small arms range.
As an Air Force Officer, you’ll also be trained to become an inspirational leader and mentor, equipped with highly sought-after management skills.
Benefits
Competitive salary package
Generous superannuation
Good work/life balance
Career progression and development
Supportive team environment
Free medical and dental
Job security
Travel opportunities
Salary
Upon completion of initial military and employment training, you will enjoy a salary package starting from $92,486.
Location
Following training, you may be posted to one of the major Air Force bases around Australia, such as RAAF Base Amberley, Williamtown, or Edinburgh, as well as limited overseas postings.
Eligibility
For this role, you must be at least 17 at the time of enlistment, an Australian Citizen, and have passes in Year 12 English and three other board accredited subjects. If you are not an Australian Citizen please visit the ADF Careers Eligibility Page to confirm you meet the requirements for a career in the ADF.
How to Apply
- Click ‘Quick Apply’ to express your interest and speak with a recruiter. An ADF Careers team member will call you within 5 business days.
- Ready to apply now? Visit the link below to view the full position description and submit your application today.
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