Junior Officer Military Administration

Introductory Text

Excel holds no secrets for you, you are great with numbers, and you are keen on an administrative job. You are a team player, but also possess a high degree of independence, showing initiative and acting proactively. However, you don't want to sit in an office all day… Good news! With (at least) a VMBO GL diploma in your pocket, you can apply as a Junior Officer Military Administration in the Royal Netherlands Army. An office job, but you will also go on exercises and deployments.

What you will do

As a Junior Officer Military Administration in the Army, you will work within the Logistics field. You are the commander's right-hand person and focus on administrative matters in the areas of HR, finance, business operations, and secretarial tasks. For example, you ensure that the exercise allowance for soldiers is paid on time. In addition to supporting the commander, you can also be deployed for general military tasks, such as operating in your unit's command post.

PLUS POINTS OF THIS FUNCTION

• Salary: your gross base salary, with allowances and our favorable travel expenses, pension, and health insurance schemes, will result in a pleasant net surprise.
• Work atmosphere: nowhere else will you be part of such a close-knit team of colleagues as in the Defense organization.
• Career opportunities: Defense is not only an employer but also a large training institute where you can follow courses to grow personally and professionally.

Note: there are multiple start dates throughout the year. After applying, you will receive a personal application file that includes a call-up date. Please note: this is a fictitious date and therefore not correct. The start date for which you are eligible will be determined later. This depends, among other things, on the results of the psychological assessment, the medical examination, and the security screening, which are part of the application process. Once all these components have been successfully completed, your start date will be discussed and confirmed.

Where you will work

You will be placed within the command group of a (independent) company in one of the Army units in the Netherlands. You will participate in exercises and should take into account that you may be deployed abroad.

Before you start working, you will first follow the Junior Officer Training at the Royal Military School in Ermelo, where you will learn all basic military skills. Your training will be completed with a Job-Specific Training at the Defense Training and Education Center Logistics in Soesterberg. After successfully completing your training, you will immediately begin your career as a Junior Officer Military Administration.

The Royal Netherlands Army takes your placement preference into account, but may deviate from the initial placement preference for organizational reasons. The Royal Netherlands Army will inform you about your actual placement during the Job-Specific Training.

Junior Officer Military Administration €3,300 ~ €3,650 salary €6,000 bonus per year 23 ~ 30 days off per year Get your driver's license for free Location: VARIOUS LOCATIONS NETHERLANDSJunior Officer Military Administration What you will do These topics are frequently asked to the Defense Chatbot What you will receive from us 6 items This is you

Perhaps you are hesitating. We are not. We see not only who you are now but also who you can become. What you cannot do today, you will learn tomorrow. With good education, training, guidance, and a team that stands behind you.

Take the step We will train you

As a starting sergeant in military administration, you are responsible for important matters. For example, you ensure that the exercise allowance for soldiers is paid on time. After a few positions, you will work as a sergeant-major. In this role, you are also responsible for guiding your younger colleagues.

Application process How do I prepare?

Don't worry, we believe in you. At Defense, you will receive everything you need to grow: good education, training, coaching, and a team that stands behind you. If it still doesn't work out, we will help you further. Together we will look at where you do fit within Defense.

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