This unit group includes the following ranks:

• Navy: Leading Seaman, Able Seaman, Seaman
• Army: Corporal, Lance Corporal, Private
• Air Force: Corporal, Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman.

Defence Force Members - Other Ranks performing duties for which there is a civilian equivalent are excluded from this unit group. These members are included with the civilian occupation, for example, mechanic recovery is included in Occupation 713132 Tow Truck Driver.

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

This occupation includes the following ranks:

• Navy: Leading Seaman, Able Seaman, Seaman
• Army: Corporal, Lance Corporal, Private
• Air Force: Corporal, Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman.

Defence Force Members - Other Ranks performing duties for which there is a civilian equivalent are excluded from this occupation. These members are included with the civilian occupation, for example, mechanic recovery is included in Occupation 713132 Tow Truck Driver.

• Acoustic Warfare Analyst (Navy)
• Aircrewman (Navy)
• Boatswains Mate (Navy)
• Combat Systems Operator (Navy)
• Naval Police Coxswain (Navy)
• Air Dispatcher (Army)
• Combat Engineer (Army)
• Commando (Army)
• Marine Specialist (Army)
• Operator Electronic Warfare (Army)
• Rifleman (Army)
• Aircraft Life Support Fitter (Air Force)
• Airfield Defence Guard (Air Force)
• Air Surveillance Operator (Air Force)

• Guards airfields and other Defence Force bases as directed by superiors
• Serves as an infantry soldier
• Erects bridges, builds field defences, constructs temporary roads, clears minefields, repairs airfields, and demolishes targets using explosives
• Crews armoured fighting vehicles
• Operates artillery, ground and surface-based defence systems, shipboard weapons, and other advanced specialist military weapons and equipment
• Provides firepower and ground-based air defence
• Establishes and maintains command, control and communications equipment and facilities
• Conducts surveillance, reconnaissance and boarding operations
• Maintains personal arms and ammunition
• Provides support in combat and non-combat operations such as peacekeeping and disaster recovery

Paramedics and police officers are excluded from this unit group. Paramedics are included in Unit Group 2694 Paramedic Professionals. General Duties Police Officers are included in Occupation 451331 General Duties Police Officer. Specialist Police Officers are included in Occupation 299231 Specialist Police Officer.

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

• Emergency Response Officer
• Emergency Service Worker

• Medical Emergency Services Officer

• Responds in a timely and effective manner to emergency calls, and assesses the situation to ensure the safety of the community
• Evacuates individuals from dangerous situations and provides support
• Provides information and updates during emergencies to the community and stakeholders
• Contributes to the development and implementation of emergency response plans
• Inspects and maintains on-site emergency response equipment
• May provide first aid to injured individuals

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Aviation Firefighter
• Hazardous Materials Firefighter
• Leading Firefighter

• Responds to fire alarms and emergency calls
• Operates pumps, sprays water, foam and chemicals from hoses, portable extinguishers and other appliances to extinguish fires and to disperse or neutralise dangerous substances
• Locates, rescues and evacuates people trapped in dangerous situations, and provides first aid and medical assistance to injured individuals
• Visits buildings and potential fire hazards to study access points and locations of hydrants
• Conducts fire prevention and safety education programs for the public
• Maintains firefighting equipment and vehicles
• Participates in firefighting training exercises, drills and demonstrations

Specialist Police Officers are excluded from this unit group. Specialist Police Officers are included in Occupation 299231 Specialist Police Officer.

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 2: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience

• Patrols public areas to engage with the community and gather information to prevent crime and improve public safety in accordance with legislation
• Attends emergency calls, accidents and incidents, and manages the scene to preserve evidence
• Identifies unsafe driver behaviour, records vehicle speeds, conducts vehicle stops and pullovers, and tests drivers suspected of drug and alcohol use
• Assesses situations to determine if an offence has been committed and arrests suspected offenders
• Conducts initial investigations, including gathering evidence, conducting interviews and undertaking searches
• Manages people in police care or custody
• Engages with individuals and the community to identify police services options to support their needs

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 2: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience

• Marine Tactical Officer

• Inspects and searches vehicles, vessels and aircraft for prohibited items
• Conducts interviews and gathers information from individuals to assess their immigration status, and identifies and removes unlawful non-citizens from the country
• Applies customs and border protection controls in accordance with relevant legislation and policies to support the legal movement of passengers and cargo
• Processes and records information related to customs and border protection activities
• May monitor and patrol the maritime domain to detect and prevent illegal activities