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Challenge yourself with a one-year commitment
Develop your skills and take time to think about your future career direction by spending a memorable year in the ADF.
Who it&rsquo;s for: 17-24 year olds wanting a 12-month taste of life in the ADF.

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

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Your starting salary

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Your salary once trained

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

ADF Gap Year

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During your Transport Gap Year, you’ll be part of the team that manages vital equipment and supplies by road, rail, sea and air in a range of military vehicles. You’ll also learn to operate and manage a range of vehicles including 4WDs, off-road forklifts, trucks and road trains.

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No experience is required, you'll receive paid on-the-job training, career progression opportunities and unrivalled benefits working both at sea and ashore.View all other priority to fill roles

You’ll grow your skills and expertise in one of the following roles:
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<li>Driver – get behind the wheel of an exciting variety of high performing military vehicles, from a Mercedes Benz G-Wagon to a 110-tonne heavy equipment transporter designed to carry cargo such as tanks.</li>
<li>Cargo Operator – ensure crucial cargo gets to its destination on time – by road, rail, sea or air. You’ll learn to operate heavy machinery from forklifts to cranes to small landing craft. </li>
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You’ll be assisted throughout your training by professional and enthusiastic Army personnel who will provide the guidance necessary for you to get the most out of this experience.

Spend your Gap Year in the driver's seat of a range of high-spec military vehicles, such as 4WDs, off-road forklifts, trucks and road trains to transport people and vital supplies.

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Transport (ADF Gap Year)

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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