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<p>Wellbeing Officers serve both at sea and ashore. They may be posted to any of the major shore establishments and may be posted to Major Fleet Units, from which they provide support to the wider Fleet. Wellbeing Officer may also deploy with task groups on both operational and non-operational deployments.</p>

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

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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.<br><br>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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<div class="p" ><strong>The Navy prioritises the wellbeing of its people. The Navy is committed to providing them with non-religious pastoral care, and the opportunity and facilities for the practice of their spiritual needs.</strong></div>

<div class="p" >As a <strong>Wellbeing Officer</strong> (known in the Navy as a Maritime Spiritual Wellbeing Officer), you will enter the Navy as qualified member of the human services sector. You’ll work together with religious chaplains in the Navy Chaplaincy Branch and be responsible for providing non-religious pastoral care and spiritual support to all Navy members and their families. Additionally, you will be responsible for conducting civil ceremonies and secular services for a range of occasions including individual and ceremonial events. This means serving where the Navy's people are - both at sea and ashore.</div>

<div class="p" >In addition to providing spiritual and pastoral care, <strong>Wellbeing Officer</strong> have a role in advising on ethical and moral issues affecting the workforce, and will take part in character development responsibilities in the training of all personnel.</div>

Make a difference while applying your expertise in this varied and rewarding role, looking after the spiritual wellbeing and welfare of members of the Navy.

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Wellbeing Officer

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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