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The Initial Entry Officer Course is conducted at HMAS Creswell in Jervis Bay on the South Coast of NSW.
The Shore Establishment tour may include visits to:
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 <li>Fleet Base East, HMAS Penguin, HMAS Watson and HMAS Waterhen in Sydney</li>
 <li>HMAS Albatross and HMAS Creswell at Nowra</li>
 <li>Fleet Base West in Western Australia at HMAS Stirling</li>
</ul>
Assignment to Sea Deployment and Shore Employment at Establishments could be in a range of locations around Australia.

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

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Your salary on appointment

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 Gap Year Mechanical Engineer role is a unique opportunity where you&rsquo;ll get to work alongside fully qualified Mechanical Engineers, all without needing any prior qualifications. You'll experience what it's like to work with mechanical engineering systems, get paid to travel and gain invaluable life and work experience, while making friendships that could last a lifetime.
You&rsquo;ll learn how Navy engineers manage the operation, maintenance and repair of the engineering plan critical to the ship's mission. You'll be be immersed in this world of Navy innovation and engineering, exposed to a full range of engineering systems, including diesel engines, gas turbines, ventilation, power generation or hydraulics. These specialists have dealt with engineering challenges both at sea and ashore, so they have a wealth of knowledge to pass on. You&rsquo;ll also gain leadership skills as you watch them oversee their teams to keep the ship ready for service.&nbsp;
You will be supported throughout your training by professional and enthusiastic Navy personnel who will provide the guidance necessary for you to get the most out of this experience. Your Gap Year will be broken up into different stages. This will give you the opportunity to receive basic training and to tour Navy's shore establishments. You will experience life at sea, as well as what it is like to be employed ashore. As a Navy Gap Year officer, you will be provided with the opportunity to contribute to the operation of the ship or unit.
Your training will begin at the Royal Australian Naval College (RANC), HMAS Creswell in Jervis Bay, NSW, where you'll complete a 15-week course alongside other new Navy officers prior to continuing with the program. RANC is an energetic environment where you will be challenged to meet Navy standards of fitness, demeanour and behaviour.
Coupled with the highest standard of leadership training, the skills you'll gain across this role are transferable to other management and leadership positions and will provide you a unique edge.
At the end of the Gap Year program, you can choose to continue your career in the Navy or use the skills and experiences you&rsquo;ve gained to move into an alternative career path. There&rsquo;s no obligation to serve beyond the one-year program period.
<div class="p">Note: The program is designed to offer workplace experience as a Mechanical Engineer, not to provide training that qualifies you for the role. Find out more about the full-time role <a href="https://www.adfcareers.gov.au/jobs/navy/marine-engineer">here</a>.</div>

Experience life and work in the Navy as an officer for just one year, shadowing personnel who maintain Navy ship structures, propulsion systems, generators, engines and more.

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Mechanical Engineer (ADF Gap Year)

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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