This occupation includes the following ranks:

• Navy: Commander, Lieutenant Commander, Lieutenant, Sub Lieutenant, Acting Sub Lieutenant, Midshipman
• Army: Lieutenant Colonel, Major, Captain, Lieutenant, Second Lieutenant, Officer Cadet
• Air Force: Wing Commander, Squadron Leader, Flight Lieutenant, Flying Officer, Pilot Officer, Officer Cadet.

Commissioned Defence Force Officers performing duties for which there is a civilian equivalent are excluded from this occupation. These officers are included with the civilian occupation, for example, nursing officers are included in Occupation 265499 Registered Nurses nec.

• Artillery Officer (Army)
• General Service Officer (Army)
• Infantry Officer (Army)
• Military Police Officer

• Establishes administrative and operational procedures by considering the operating environment of the Defence Force
• Makes policy decisions and accepts responsibility for Defence operations, staff performance and achievement of targets, and adheres to budgets, standards and procedures
• Establishes lines of control and delegates responsibilities to subordinate Defence Force staff
• Coordinates and facilitates the development of strategic plans and objectives for organisational units within the Defence Force
• Liaises with other officers and external stakeholders to coordinate activities and achieve objectives
• Represents the Defence Force at unit meetings, briefings and other official engagements

• Superintendent (Fire Services)

• Inspector (Fire Services)

• Develops and implements strategic plans and policies for the geographical or operational section of a fire service
• Manages the allocation of resources, including personnel, equipment and vehicles, to ensure the effective response to fire incidents
• Provides leadership and guidance to personnel in emergency response operations
• Prepares reports and provides advice to senior management on the performance and activities of the geographical or operational section of a fire service

• Develops and establishes administrative and operational procedures, taking into consideration the organisation's operational environment
• Makes policy decisions and accepts responsibility for operations, performance of staff, achievement of targets, and adherence to budgets, standards and procedures
• Investigates and resolves complex issues and complaints
• Establishes line of control, delegates responsibilities, and provides guidance and support to subordinate staff
• Develops and maintains relationships with key stakeholders, such as community groups and other law enforcement agencies
• Represents the police service in dealings with other organisations, stakeholders and the public
• Prepares budgets, reports and other management plans
• Implements changes based on law enforcement developments