Vacant job

The Amphibious Battalions are a unique resource within the Swedish Armed Forces. The 5th Amphibious Battalion in Gothenburg is a flexible unit designed to handle tasks in coastal areas, archipelagos, and harbor areas.

The Position Offers

The 5th Amphibious Battalion at Amphibious Brigade 4 is for you who want to become part of the strength and pride of the west coast. Are you attracted to working with knowledgeable, disciplined, and self-reliant professional officers who are already part of our development towards the future amphibious force? The positions offered are Platoon Commander.

About the Amphibious Force

The Amphibious Battalion is one of two amphibious battalions in Sweden developing towards Amphibious Battalion 2030. Continuous acquisition of new equipment and further training of personnel are carried out to create new or enhanced capabilities across all domains in which the battalion operates.

General Responsibilities

In the role of a professional officer at the 5th Amphibious Battalion, you will:

• train and guide your colleagues within your area of expertise
• develop the combat unit
• train and exercise in your war-time position
• further develop yourself within your profession
• participate in working groups at platoon, company, or battalion level
• lead operations within your function

Requirements

• Passed and relevant officer's degree
• Category B driver's license

Meritorious Competencies and Training

• Background within the Amphibious Corps
• Competence in air defense systems
• Competence in land combat
• Competence in anti-ship operations
• Competence in navigation
• Competence in indirect fire
• Competence in technical services
• Competence in communication systems
• Competence in medical care
• Competence in logistics

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who is structured, solution-oriented, and capable of working systematically at a high pace. To succeed in this position, a sense of order combined with creativity and initiative is required. You must be a true team player who contributes to a good collaborative climate with positive collegial interaction. You are clear regarding requirements and expectations, and show continuity and consideration in your leadership. You are a role model and apply the Armed Forces' code of conduct and values.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

The Application Must Include

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Degree Certificate
• Copy of Driver's License

Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Other Information

Employment type: Full-time/continuous service.

Work location: Gothenburg (business travel and evening/weekend duty may occur)

Start date: By agreement

Individual salary setting applies.

For the agency's mission to be successful, it is assumed that all employees act according to the existing code of conduct. The Armed Forces' code of conduct protects the equal value of all people, justice, and equality, and promotes democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se (http://www.forsvarsmakten.se)).

Union Representatives:

SACO: [email protected]

OF Amf4: [email protected]

Försvarsförbundet: [email protected]

Last Application Date

You are welcome to submit your application by 2026-08-30

Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Swedish Armed Forces' website.

At the Älvsborg Amphibious Regiment, in central Gothenburg, we operate where land meets the sea and serve as a vital link between the army and naval forces. As a re-established regiment with garrison responsibilities, we are growing and need more competent officers, soldiers, and civilian employees to continue developing the unit for its important task: Defending Sweden's many coastal archipelago areas and protecting our routes into Scandinavia's largest port to safeguard Sweden's strategic imports.

The Swedish Armed Forces have a strong code of conduct based on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities for internal career mobility, wellness programs, and a good balance between work and private life.

An employment with us involves placement in a security clearance class. Swedish citizenship is usually required. Security clearance with register check will be conducted prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment entails an obligation to be war-placed. The employment also includes an obligation to serve abroad. The meaning of this varies depending on the type of position.

A CV and cover letter must be attached to the application for employment. If you proceed in the recruitment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented. Calls from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.