Royal Australian Navy - Wellbeing Officer (Start ASAP)

Your role: 

As a Wellbeing Officer, you will enter the Navy as a qualified member of the human services sector, working at sea and ashore. You’ll work together with religious chaplains 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. 

You will also 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.

You’ll enjoy a competitive salary package, career stability, opportunities for continuous progression and an adventurous lifestyle – all while making a difference to Australia.

Benefits: 

• Free medical and dental
• Competitive salary package
• Incremental salary increases as you progress through training and ranks
• 16.4% superannuation
• Job security
• Career progression and development
• Good work/life balance
• Travel opportunities
• Excellent social and fitness facilities
• Subsidised housing
• Balance of shore and sea postings
• Great chef-made meals at sea 
• Variety of allowances

Salary: 

Upon completing your initial military and employment training, you’ll enjoy a salary package starting from $109,220. 

Apply Now: 

Apply today or request more information by calling Temara Bassett on 07 3016 2332 or emailing tbassett@dfr.com.au.  

For this role, you must:

• Be an Australian Citizen and under 56 years of age on the day of entry. 
• You will need to hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant human services field such as:*
  • Social Sciences
  • Social Work
  • Psychology
  • Counselling
  • Nursing with a post-graduate qualification in Mental health
• At least two full years of pastoral care experience. 
• In addition to the minimum requirement of 2 years pastoral care experience, you would also need to provide evidence of either:
  • 400hrs clinical Pastoral Experience through a recognised provider
  • L2 membership with the Australian Counselling Association
  • Clinical Membership of Psychotherapy and Counselling federation of Australia
  • Non Provisional Registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA
  • Membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers
  • A combination of organised pastoral/ social engagement that includes 450 hrs of face to face pastoral engagement and 20 hrs of face to face supervision
• Applicants must also draft a cover letter, addressing selection criteria that articulates and illustrates their world-view of spirituality and religion (provided to applicants once eligibility has been discussed with recruiter). 

*Academic records must reflect completed units in psychology, mental health, counselling and / or pastoral care