Commissioned Officers (Management)
University degree Strong growth · ANZSCO skill level 1 · occupation 1391
Commissioned Officers (Management) provide high level management to support the running of organisational, geographical and operational units and sections within the defence forces and fire and police services.
People employed4,400
Median pay$3,542per week, full-time
Projected growth+10.9%over 5 years (to 2030)
Recent growth0%per year
Median age46
Female share9%
How do you get there?
Highest qualification held by people in this job: 50.9% university · 26.9% vet / tafe · 19.8% school / entry (ABS Census via JSA).
Where these jobs are
QLD 27.2% · ACT 23.6% · NSW 18.9% · VIC 11.9% · WA 6.3% · TAS 4.9% · SA 4.6% · NT 2.8%
Top industries
Public Administration and Safety.
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation profiles (Feb 2026) + Employment Projections (May 2025–2035). © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Figures are national estimates.