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Chaplains serve both at sea and ashore. They may be posted to any of the major shore establishments. Chaplains at sea are normally posted to Major Fleet Units, from which they provide ministry to the wider Fleet. Chaplains deploy with task groups on both operational and non-operational deployments.

You will 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 Navy you'll get paid a good salary from day one regardless of your age, experience or qualifications; and your pay increases as you progress through training. In addition to your salary you'll receive a variety of allowances, extra pay for relevant qualifications – plus 16.4% superannuation, a far higher rate than you're likely to find in the civilian world.

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The Navy regards attention to the spiritual needs of its members as a matter of the highest importance and is committed to providing them with the opportunity and facilities for the practice of their religion.
Chaplains enter the Navy as ordained ministers / religious leaders of their faith group. As such they are responsible to their faith group authorities and remain faithful to their faith group traditions, whilst working in a team with chaplains from other faith groups. They seek to minister to all Navy members and their families, as they are able. This means serving where the Navy's people are -both at sea and ashore. 
In addition to providing worship opportunities and pastoral care, Chaplains have character development responsibilities in the training of all personnel.

Join a ministry without borders in this varied and rewarding role, looking after the spiritual wellbeing and welfare of members of the Navy.

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Chaplain

Find out what it’s like

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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