Senior Non-commissioned Defence Force Members

Senior Non-commissioned Defence Force Members implement and enforce directives of commissioned officers of the Australian and New Zealand Defence Forces.

**Indicative skill level:**

#### In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

**Tasks include:**

- supervising a small group of subordinates - maintaining discipline of subordinates - monitoring the morale, welfare and behaviour of subordinates, and advising commanding officers accordingly - instructing subordinates in dress, deportment, demeanour, behaviour, drill and devotion to duty to maintain military standards - conducting military drills and inspections - teaching military traditions and customs