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The Australian Defence Force offers a wide range of jobs and with over 200 available, you’ll be able to find one that matches your skills, interests and education.

Why should you join the Australian Defence Force (ADF)?

• Active lifestyle

• Make friends for life

• Travel Australia and overseas

• Nationally recognised training

Can I join?The ADF expects its members to be of the highest calibre, both physically and ethically, so it has in place a number of regulations which may impact on the lifestyle of military personnel.

Health & FitnessBefore you can be accepted into the ADF you will need to pass a number of medical tests to ensure you are in peak physical condition and able to serve to your maximum capability.

CitizenshipYou must be an Australian citizen to serve in the ADF.

Age and GenderDue to the nature of ADF service, there are age and gender restrictions that apply. To apply for a career in the Navy, Army or Air Force, applicants must be at least 16 years and 6 months old. The minimum age for entry is 17.

EducationEntry into Navy, Army or Air Force is subject to meeting the education standards set by the ADF.

HOW TO JOIN

ApplicationCall 13 19 01 or apply online at defencejobs.gov.au

Your Opportunities Unlimited (YOU) SessionThe YOU Session includes an Aptitude Test, a Medical Interview and an interview with a Careers Counsellor, to establish the job roles you are most suited to and are eligible to apply for.

Assessment SessionOn the day of the Assessment Session you will undergo a Medical Assessment, a Psychological Interview and a Defence Interview.

Officer Selection Board (officer applicants only)The Officer Selection Board is an extra step for officer applicants, designed to test leadership skills, teamwork and other individual abilities considered critical to the role of an officer.

Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA)All candidates who have been recommended for Appointment or Enlistment must pass the PFA. The assessment includes push-ups and sit-ups to test upper body strength and a Beep Test / Shuttle Run, to measure aerobic capacity.

Enlistment / Appointment DayAll successful applicants must attend their Enlistment/Appointment day which is held at a Defence Force Recruiting Centre. At the conclusion of the ceremony you will head straight to initial military training.

To learn more visit defencejobs.gov.au/recruitmentcentre

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AviationAviation Support Sailor Maritime Aviation Warfare Officer

Aviation Technician Aircraft Navy Pilot

Aviation Technician Avionics

Business, Administration & EducationLegal Officer Personnel Operations (Formerly known as Writer)

Maritime Warfare Officer Training Systems Officer

Maritime Warfare Officer Submariner

Combat & Security Acoustic Warfare Analyst Submariner Combat Systems Operator

Boatswains Mate Combat Systems Operator – Mine Warfare

Clearance Diver Hydrographic Surveying

Communications, IT & IntelligenceCommunication and Information Systems Sailor Cryptologic Systems

Communication and Information Systems Submariner Electronic Warfare Sailor

Cryptologic Linguist Electronic Warfare Submariner

EngineeringAerospace Engineer – Aeronautical Engineer Marine Engineer Officer Submariner

Aerospace Engineer – Weapons Electrical Aircraft Weapons Electrical Engineer Officer

Marine Engineer Officer Weapons Electrical Engineer Officer Submariner

Healthcare, Science & ChaplaincyChaplain Medical Sailor

Dental Assistant Nursing Officer

Dental Officer Psychologist

Medical Officer

Logistics, Hospitality & SupportChef (Formerly known as Cook) Musician

Chef Submariner (Formerly known as Cook) Public Relations

Maritime Logistics Officer (Formerly known Steward

as Supply Officer) Steward Submariner

Maritime Trade Operations Supply Chain (Formerly known as Stores Naval)

Trades & ApprenticeshipsElectronics Technician Marine Technician

Electronics Technician Submariner Marine Technician Submariner

AviationAviation Corps Officer (GSO Pilot) Groundcrewman Aircraft Support

Aviation Corps Officer (SSO Pilot) Groundcrewman Mission Support

Business, Administration & EducationAdministration Clerk Finance Officer

Education Officer General Service Officer

Finance Clerk Legal Officer

Combat & Security Armoured Corps Officer Fire Fighter/Emergency Responder

Artillery – Air Defender Infantry Officer

Artillery Command Systems Operator Light Cavalry Scout

Artillery Light Gunner Military Police

Artilleryman Military Police Officer

Artillery Observer Operator Weapon Locating Radar

Artillery Officer Patrolman

Australian Defence Force Investigator Rifleman

Cavalryman Surveillance Aircraft Operator

Combat Engineer Tank Crewman

Commando

Communications, IT & IntelligenceAnalyst Intelligence Operations Information Systems Technician

Communication Systems Operator Intelligence Corps Officer

Electronic Warfare Operator Multimedia Technician

Geospatial Technician Signals Corps Officer

EngineeringAerospace Engineer – Aeronautical Electrical and Mechanical Engineer Officer

Aerospace Engineer – Avionics Electrical/Mechatronic Engineer

Aerospace Engineer – Software Engineering Corps Officer

Civil Engineer Mechanical Engineer

Healthcare, Science & ChaplaincyChaplain Medical Operator

Combat Medical Attendant Nursing Officer

Combat Paramedic Pharmaceutical Officer

Dental Assistant Physiotherapist

Dentist Preventative Medicine

Environmental Health Officer Psychologist

Medical Corps Officer Radiographer

Medical Officer (Doctor) Scientific Officer (Medical Scientist or Research Scientist)

Logistics, Hospitality & SupportAir Dispatcher Mechanic Recovery

Ammunition Supplier Musician

Cargo Specialist Operator Movement

Catering Officer Ordnance Corps Officer

Cook Parachute Rigger

Driver Public Relations Officer

Fuel Specialist Supply Coordinator

Marine Specialist Transport Corps Officer

Trades & ApprenticeshipsAircraft Life Support Fitter Fitter Armament

Aircraft Structural Fitter Metalsmith

Aircraft Technician Plumber

Avionics Technician Technician Electrical

Carpenter Telecommunications Technician

Electrician Vehicle Mechanic

Electronics Technician

AviationAir Combat Officer Joint Battlefield Airspace Controller

Airborne Electronics Analyst Pilot

Business, Administration & EducationLegal Officer Personnel Capability Specialist (Administration Clerk)

Personnel Capability Officer (Administration Officer) Training Systems Officer

Combat & Security Air Combat Officer Airfield Defence Guard

Air Force Police (AFPOL) Fire Fighter

Air Force Security Police (AFSEC) Ground Defence Officer

Air Surveillance Operator Security Police Officer

Airbase Protection

Communications, IT & IntelligenceAir Intelligence Analyst – Geospatial Intelligence Communications and Information Systems Controller

Air Intelligence Analyst – Operational Intelligence Intelligence Officer

Air Intelligence Analyst – Signals Intelligence

EngineeringAerospace Engineer Officer – Aeronautical Aerospace Engineer Officer – Electronics

Aerospace Engineer Officer – Armament Airfield Engineer Officer

Healthcare, Science & ChaplaincyChaplain Medical Officer

Dental Assistant Nursing Officer

Dental Officer Pharmacist

Environmental Health Officer Physiotherapist

Laboratory Officer Psychologist

Laboratory Technician Radiographer

Medical Assistant

Logistics, Hospitality & SupportCook Musician

Crew Attendant Operations Officer

Logistics Officer Plant Operator

Motor Transport Driver Public Affairs Officer

Movements Supply

Trades & ApprenticeshipsAircraft Armament Technician Carpenter

Aircraft Life Support Fitter Communication Electronic Technician

Aircraft Spray Painter Electrician

Aircraft Structural Technician Fitter & Turner (Ground Mechanical Engineering Fitter)

Aircraft Technician Motor Mechanic (Ground Support Equipment Technician)

Avionics Technician Plumber

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