Commissioned Defence Force Officer

Main tasks

• 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

Specialisations

State nomination

Each state nominates different occupations for the 190 and 491 visas.