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Before you apply, make sure you meet the basic role requirements. You'll find detailed information on the <a href="?tab=ways-to-join">Ways to join</a> tab.

Become an officer with your existing degree
If you have a recognised degree in a field such as Medicine, Law, Dentistry, Nursing, Engineering, Business or IT, you can apply for an officer role through Graduate Entry. Whether you're a recent graduate or in a career, you&rsquo;ll receive further training and postgraduate study opportunities in the ADF.
Who it&rsquo;s for:&nbsp;Those who already have a recognised degree and want to receive further training and postgraduate study opportunities. You&rsquo;ll pursue your profession as an officer and add an exciting new dimension to your work.

You'll be paid while you train, and on completion of your Initial Military Training and Employment Training, you’ll earn at least:

Trained

Your salary once trained

In the Air Force you'll be paid a good salary from day one regardless of your age, experience or qualifications.

Officer Entry: Graduate

You&rsquo;ll have the opportunity to complete additional training including youth safety, critical incidents, moral injury, key religious leaders, and community engagement.
The Defence Force Chaplaincy College (DFCC) provides ongoing training to prepare you for varying roles and increased responsibilities. There are currently 2 Chaplaincy career progression courses available.
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 <li>ADF Coordinating Chaplaincy Course for chaplains posted into coordinating roles.</li>
 <li>ADF Senior Chaplaincy Course for chaplains posted into senior leadership roles.</li>
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As a Chaplain, you&rsquo;ll be person-centred, have a deep appreciation of human spirituality, work with others in ways that are meaningful to them and understand and respect Australia&rsquo;s culturally diverse society.

Air Force Chaplaincy is a specialised profession that upholds the dignity and respect of all individuals. With privileged insight into concerns relating to personnel, you&rsquo;ll stand in a unique position to exercise alternate points of view and provide guidance as a staff adviser to command.

Join the team of Defence Chaplains in this diverse and challenging role, looking after the spiritual and emotional needs of Air Force members and their families.

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Find out what it’s like

Benefits you won't see anywhere else

You’ll enjoy the following:

Great salary from day one, which increases with experience

Generous superannuation of 16.4% – a huge 4.9% over the Australian standard

Help to buy a home, a subsidised home loan or rent allowance

Free medical and dental for you, and subsidised healthcare for you and your family

Fully paid training

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