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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.

This entry method is currently not recruiting.

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

Officer Entry: Graduate

Additional training opportunities exist as you progress through your career. For Dental Officers at the rank of Captain, you may get the opportunity to obtain your Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons.

As a senior Captain or at the rank of Major, and subject to attainment of the necessary academic standard, you may be selected to undergo further professional training at university.

You can also expect to attend a number of short military courses or tertiary short dental courses and seminars to maintain or update your clinical professional development (CPD) and military knowledge.

Have your current studies sponsored
As an undergraduate studying for a role-relevant degree at an accredited university of your choice, you can join the ADF via Defence University Sponsorship (DUS). This means you&rsquo;ll have your fees paid for, earn a salary while you complete your degree, and walk straight into a great ADF role following graduation.
Who it&rsquo;s for:&nbsp;Those already studying a relevant degree (or in some cases, those who have accepted an offer) at an Australian university. You&rsquo;ll earn a salary while you study and have the remainder of your university fees paid in return for a commitment to an officer role.

You'll be paid while you study. On completion of your degree, Initial Military Training and Initial Employment Training, you'll earn at least:

Training

Your salary while studying

Officer Entry: Undergraduate

Additional training opportunities exist as you progress through your career. For Dental Officers at the rank of Captain, you may get the opportunity to obtain your Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons.

As a senior Captain or at the rank of Major, and subject to attainment of the necessary academic standard, you may be selected to undergo further professional training at university.

You can also expect to attend a number of short military courses or tertiary short dental courses and seminars to maintain or update your clinical professional development (CPD) and military knowledge.

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As an Army Dentist, you’ll manage a team-oriented dental practice, enjoying variety, working in dynamic environments, and using your skills to make a real difference to the lives of ADF members.

You’ll be responsible for clinical assessment, providing treatment to members and oral health advice in relation to fitness for duty to commanders. You’ll be trained in military skills and work in small teams or leading a dental practice, where you’ll operate and maintain portable dental treatment facilities within Australia and overseas. On some occasions, you may also provide assistance in remote areas to support Indigenous communities or communities in disaster relief areas.

You may also be responsible for the training and welfare of soldiers under your command. Depending on your unit, you may be required to perform your duties in a clinical environment in the field, barracks or in operational conditions.

Take on an ambitious and rewarding new dentistry challenge, looking after the needs of military personnel in barracks, in the field on exercises and on deployments.

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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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