Call 13 19 02 or visit defencejobs.gov.au Navy Diver NAVY SAILOR | Full time 29/09/2021 04:42:39 PM Navy Diver Push yourself to the limits of mental and physical fitness, in an action-packed diving and combat role that's full of adventure, challenge, variety and camaraderie. Job Overview Find out what you'll be doing About the job Types of Entry Other Ranks - Non Technical Consider these exciting roles Join the ADF with appropriate high Maritime Warfare Officer school passes Maritime Warfare Officer Submariner Military Police Salary Mine Warfare Operator Combat & Security Salary can be over $93374 p.a. on completion of initial employment training. This salary includes Uniform and Service allowance. Service Benefits Competitive salary packages Medical and dental cover A good work/life balance Career development and progression Advanced technology World-class education and training Full Job Details Other Ranks - Non Technical Join the ADF with appropriate high school passes Key Information Locations Defence Jobs - Navy Diver 1 Call 13 19 02 or visit defencejobs.gov.au Navy Diver All Sailors will serve in fleet units and shore establishments on a rotational basis. Requirements Age Period of Service Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and able to You will be enlisted for an Initial Minimum Period of Service complete the Initial Minimum Period of Service before (IMPS) of six years. On enlistment if you elect to serve an reaching Compulsory Retirement Age (60). open ended enlistment, you will be able to serve until retirement age, subject to your continued suitability for Education & Experience service. If you elect to serve for a fixed period of service, subsequent periods of service may be offered subject to the The minimum educational standard to be eligible to apply requirements of the ADF and your suitability for further for entry is successful completion of Year 10, which must service. include passes in English and Mathematics. Your Careers Coach can advise on how IMPS will relate to your chosen occupation. Medical & Fitness To be appointed, you must be medically and physically fit for Aptitude entry into the ADF. This is partially assessed from the The application process to join the Australian Defence completion of an extensive questionnaire covering your Force requires you to complete a series of aptitude tests medical history, followed by a physical examination. which may include verbal, spatial and numerical ability and You will also be required to successfully pass a physical a general maths test. Some jobs may also require you to fitness test before appointment. complete additional testing at a later date. Service as a Navy Diver is physically and mentally Psychology support staff will explain what is involved with demanding and requires a high level of individual each test. robustness, strength and endurance. Training can extend The aptitude tests provide information about your suitability over 18-hour days and seven-day weeks, and involve very for the Defence Force and for particular jobs. Defence Force heavy physical activity. Therefore, you must be medically Recruiting can then help you identify jobs that best match and physically fit to undertake Navy Diver training. your abilities. Medical Further information on the aptitude testing requirements Your medical fitness will be assessed by a doctor, prior to can be found here. enlistment. This assessment will require you to complete an extensive questionnaire covering your medical history and it Citizenship will be followed by a comprehensive physical examination. To serve in the ADF you must be an Australian Citizen. For more details on medical and physical standards refer to 'Physical Fitness Standards for Entry into the If you are a permanent resident of Australia, the ADF may ADF' and 'Medical Process for Entry into the ADF'. consider a temporary deferral of the citizenship requirement if the position for which you are applying cannot be filled by Applicants must pass a diving medical before being able to an applicant who meets all the citizenship requirements, join the diver workgroup. Certain illnesses and disabilities and then only in exceptional circumstances. You will be relating to diving, particularly pulmonary complaints such as required to obtain Australian Citizenship as early as asthma will normally disbar applicants. possible following enlistment or appointment. Physical Find out more in our Citizenship page or ask your local You will also be required to successfully pass a Physical Defence Force Recruiting Centre. Fitness Assessment (PFA) before enlistment. This PFA requires you to achieve a higher standard than the general Security Requirements entry fitness level for the Navy. You must be able to complete:+ The Department of Defence requires ADF employees to have a security clearance appropriate to their employment. 30 push ups A process of background checks, collection of relevant information and if required, interviews, enables the 25 sit-ups and Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) to Beep test (shuttle run) to level 10.1 make an informed assessment of an applicant's suitability for a security clearance. Defence Jobs - Navy Diver 2 Call 13 19 02 or visit defencejobs.gov.au Navy Diver Navy Swim Test The minimum security clearance level required is Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1), and current policy requires applicants You must also pass the swim test and physical fitness test to have a checkable background for the previous 10 years. to graduate from your Navy Training and to proceed to the Safety of Life at Sea Training that is a requirement for This means applicants must provide credible referees Recruit School and Officer training. (non-family members) who are able to provide information about the applicant covering an extended period of time. The Navy Swim test consists of: Required information for an NV1 includes, but is not limited to, the following: A safety jump off a 3m tower in overalls 10m underwater swim in overalls Residence 50m swim using three safety strokes and Employment Tread water or float for 15 mins (removal of overalls Education optional) Financial information Note: You will find it much easier to pass the swimming test Travel if you undertake swimming training before you join. Some ADF jobs may require a higher level of security Additional Requirements clearance such as Negative Vetting Level 2 (NV2) or Positive Vetting (PV). Your individual circumstances will Driver Qualification determine the number and complexity of the questions and the supporting documents required for these levels. It is essential to hold a current unrestricted Australian Class 1 (or equivalent) Motor Vehicle licence (a 'P2' Australian Citizenship is a requirement for a security Provisional/Probationary Licence is acceptable). Where a clearance and a clearance will only be granted to a current Provisional/Probationary (P2) Licence is held, the non-citizen in exceptional circumstances. holder must have had a minimum of 12 months (P1 P2 The security clearance is critical to an applicant's combined) driving experience. Consideration may be given successful progression through the recruiting process. It is to applicants who will achieve necessary licence strongly recommended that all applicants action the requirements by completion of employment training. Security Clearance Package (ePack) and provide the The holder of the licence must also be free of traffic required documentation without delay to provide the best infringements that may cause future cancellation of the opportunity to commence training and be employed in their licence. preferred employment category. For more detailed information on the security vetting process and specific clearance level requirements set by AGSVA, please refer to the AGSVA website. Support will be provided by DFR during the initial application process. Training Military Training Employment Training Duration: 11 weeks Course Duration: 52 weeks Location: Crib Point, Victoria Clearance Diver Selection Test - 2 Weeks The Recruit School at HMAS Cerberus is situated on Clearance Diver Initial Employment Training - 50 Weeks Western Port Bay, Victoria about 70 kilometres south east (approximately) of Melbourne. The school has its own administration building, accommodation blocks and classrooms and The Clearance Diving Course is based at the ADF Diving operates as an independent unit within the greater training School located within HMAS Penguin, Sydney, NSW. environment of Cerberus. Fitness Standards The eleven week recruit course is designed to give you Phase 1: Recruit Training - Prior to enlistment. sufficient knowledge and skills on which to base your navy career. The course includes both classroom and practical Phase 2: Preliminary introductory dive and fitness test of activities. Most subjects are individually tested. suitability - during Recruit training at ADF Dive School Defence Jobs - Navy Diver 3 Call 13 19 02 or visit defencejobs.gov.au Navy Diver Examinations are set to ensure recruits are sufficiently prepared to undertake further specialist training at category Phase 3: Clearance Divers Aptitude Assessment Test - schools. Private study areas are available in the school and During week one of your Clearance Diver Aptitude a Duty Instructor is available for assistance during Assessment Test you will be required to meet RAN Fitness non-instructional hours. Test and Swim Test requirements. Recruits, who successfully complete the course including Phase 4: Clearance Divers IET - You will conduct the Navy Swimming Test , participate in a Graduation programmed daily physical training designed to develop Parade, which is normally held on the Friday of the last strength and conditioning to support your future career.. week of training. Recruits will have the opportunity to invite Candidates must successfully complete the Clearance Diver family and friends to view the parade. Selection Test and be recommended by a selection panel to After graduation, personnel will be posted to category undertake further training. If you do not complete the schools at Cerberus or at other training establishments Clearance Diver Selection Test or are not recommended to throughout Australia.