ASC Seminars 2009

Careers in the Australian Defence Force

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is one of Australia’s largest and most diverse employers.

With over 280 different positions to choose from, the ADF covers almost every employment category.

We have several avenues of entry:• Non trade• Trade• Officer and Management• Reserves (Part Time)

Officers & Management

Aviation

Engineering

Trades & Apprenticeships

Communications, IT &

Education

Combat and Security

Health Care & Science

Business & Administration

Logistics, Hospitality & Support

Our entry level jobs are called General Entry. These are non-trade based positions.

These positions are available to candidates with education from year 9 – year 12. Generally, Maths and English are the main subjects required.

General Entry Jobs

Information TechnologyAdmin & ClericalHealthTransport & LogisticsHospitalityMusicCivil constructionSecurityStores and Warehousing

Technical Trade based Apprenticeships.

Education requirements for these positions is a min of Year 10 schooling with passes in English, Maths and Science (preferably Physics).

We cover most trade based positions. Some examples are:

Vehicle Mechanics Aircraft MechanicsMarine Mechanics Structural FittingElectronics Fitting/Metal TradesCommunications PlumbingElectrical CarpentryCooking

Why choose an ADF Trade Apprenticeship over a civilian one?

• Gain qualifications quickly

• Qualifications are recognised nationally

• Tools and uniforms are supplied

• Get paid above award wages

• Allowances

• Guaranteed employment

OFFICER ENTRY

Our management avenue of entry covers 4 avenues:

• Direct Entry Officer• Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA)• Defence Sponsored Undergraduate• Graduate

Depending on the avenue of entry, the minimum education requirement for Officer Entry is Year 12 with passes in Maths and English.

ADFA candidates must achieve a TER of 70 to be accepted but can apply during year 11.

Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA)

• Guaranteed Job• Recognised degree• Great salary• No HECS/ HELP• Student lecturer ratio 9:1• Over $33 000 in your First

Year• Over $47,000 in your final

Year

Defence Sponsored Undergraduate Scheme Study at the university of your choice

Get paid to study – up to $39,000

Reduced HELP/HECS liability

Free Health Care

Text book allowance

Guaranteed employment once degree completed

Rental Assistance

We will now cover our website

www.defencejobs.gov.au

So how do your students apply?

www.defencejobs.gov.au

Phone: 131901

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