Help Navy officers navigate what’s ahead
Transition into a civilian career ashore as a Navigation Instructor at HMAS Watson in Sydney or HMAS Stirling in WA.
We offer a unique & fulfilling career that sets us apart.
Continue supporting
the Navy
- Use your navigation expertise to train Junior Surface Warfare Officers.
- Help uphold high standards across Navy navigation training.
Less time at sea
- Spend more time working ashore in a civilian role.
- Find greater balance between your career & life outside work.
A team that understands your experience
- Work alongside former Navy personnel from a range of Commonwealth navies.
- Be part of a team that understands the challenges of transitioning from service life.
Share the judgement experience brings.
As a Navigation Instructor, you’ll draw on your operational experience to help future Royal Australian Navy Surface Warfare Officers develop the navigation knowledge and professional standards their roles require.
Based at either HMAS Watson in Sydney or HMAS Stirling in WA, you’ll deliver and assess navigation training in the classroom, bridge simulator and at sea, while helping keep Navy courses current and consistent.
Based at either HMAS Watson in Sydney or HMAS Stirling in WA, you’ll deliver and assess navigation training in the classroom, bridge simulator and at sea, while helping keep Navy courses current and consistent.
Teaching navigation skills
Deliver theoretical and practical training in the classroom, bridge simulator and at sea. This includes assessing participants capability throughout their training.
Mentoring Junior Warfare Officers
Pass on the operational knowledge you’ve built and the professional standards you’ve upheld during service.
Keeping courses current
Ensure training materials and assessments reflect Navy navigation tactics, techniques and procedures.
Contributing to course development
Work with Navy and Serco stakeholders on course development, reviews and ongoing improvements.
What we’re looking for
You’ll bring recent operational navigation experience from a Commonwealth Navy, and a genuine interest in using your expertise to develop future Surface Warfare Officers.
You’ll ideally have:
New to an instructor role?
Instructional experience is welcomed but isn’t essential.
We’ll support you in obtaining the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
Considering a move to Australia?
We welcome applications from suitably qualified Commonwealth Navy candidates.
You’ll ideally have:
- Operational experience: Experience as the Navigating Officer of a Royal Australian Navy Minor War Vessel or Commonwealth equivalent.
- Relevant qualification: Completion of the Intermediate Navigation course qualification or a national industry equivalent.
- Recent experience: At least 12 months as a Navigating Officer of a Minor War Vessel.
- People skills: Strong communication and mentoring skills.
- Security clearance: Eligibility to obtain and maintain an NV1 Defence Security Clearance.
New to an instructor role?
Instructional experience is welcomed but isn’t essential.
We’ll support you in obtaining the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
Considering a move to Australia?
We welcome applications from suitably qualified Commonwealth Navy candidates.
A great range of rewards and benefits.
More flexibility for life outside work
Find greater balance between your career and life outside work in a shore-based role with flexible work arrangements.
Support for veterans & reservists
Access veteran-focused support along with paid Defence Force Reserves leave and Veteran Compassionate Leave for eligible employees.
Keep growing your career
Develop your skills through training, mentoring and career development opportunities, including support to obtain the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
Leave that supports your life
Access a range of leave benefits, including paid parental leave, community service leave and options to support your individual circumstances.
Health and wellbeing support
Access 24/7 employee assistance, discounted gym and Fitness Passport memberships, and health insurance benefits to support you and your family.
Perks & discounts that support you
Make the most of salary packaging, retail and lifestyle discounts, financial wellbeing support, car and leasing benefits, and everyday savings.
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