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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 may also deploy with task groups on both operational and non-operational deployments.

You will be paid to train and on completion of your Initial Military Training and Initial Employment Training, you’ll earn a tax-free daily rate of at least:

Training

Your daily rate while training

Trained

Your daily rate once trained

Most Reservists join the Australian Defence Force for the exciting work, the friendships and the lifestyle. But there are many other benefits too, including financial ones. The pay you receive in the Navy Reserve goes straight into your pocket with no deductions for tax, and it increases as you gain seniority and experience.

Officer Entry: Graduate Reserve

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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

Tax-free pay

Travel opportunities

Fully paid training

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