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Before you apply, make sure you meet the basic role requirements. You'll find detailed information on the <a href="?tab=ways-to-join">Ways to join</a> tab.

Become an officer with your existing degree
If you have a recognised degree in a field such as Medicine, Law, Dentistry, Nursing, Engineering, Business or IT, you can apply for an officer role through Graduate Entry. Whether you're a recent graduate or in a career, you&rsquo;ll receive further training and postgraduate study opportunities in the ADF.
Who it&rsquo;s for:&nbsp;Those who already have a recognised degree and want to receive further training and postgraduate study opportunities. You&rsquo;ll pursue your profession as an officer and add an exciting new dimension to your work.

You'll be paid while you train, and on completion of your Initial Military Training and Employment Training, you’ll earn at least:

Trained

Your salary once trained

In the Army you'll be paid a good salary from day one regardless of your age, experience or qualifications.

Officer Entry: Graduate

As a medical specialist, you are employed specifically for your psychiatry specialty. If you wish to be considered for general medical officer employment, you&rsquo;ll need to meet further training requirements which can be discussed with you.

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As a Psychiatrist in the Army, you&rsquo;ll apply your expertise to a new environment, contributing to the mental health system for members of the ADF.

You&rsquo;ll be the clinical leader in the mental health care system, responsible for direct patient assessment and treatment in garrison and field environments. You&rsquo;ll be a member of a multi-disciplinary team comprising general practitioners, other medical and surgical specialists, nurses, medics, psychologists, physiotherapists and other allied health professionals.
The advice and guidance you&rsquo;ll provide will have direct, tangible effects on the management of individuals suffering from, or at risk of mental illness. You&rsquo;ll contribute to the activation of a vast network of resources to support individuals and families from within the ADF and from the broader veteran and non-veteran community.

Contribute to the mental health and wellbeing of members of the ADF as a clinical leader.

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Psychiatrist

Benefits you won't see anywhere else

You’ll enjoy the following:

Great salary from day one, which increases with experience

Generous superannuation of 16.4% – a huge 4.9% over the Australian standard

Help to buy a home, a subsidised home loan or rent allowance

Free medical and dental for you, and subsidised healthcare for you and your family

Fully paid training

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