Real stories

Discover how a career in the ADF can benefit you, the community, the nation and the world.

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Navy
Ryan

Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic

Army Reserve Combat Medic Victoria smiles towards the camera.
Army
Annie

Army Reserve Drone Operator

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Air Force
Casey-Lee

Human Resources Manager

Issac
Navy
Issac

Aircrew

Military Policewoman Shannon is under the hood of an Army vehicle.Tara
Army
Shannon

Military Police

Jenny
Air Force
Jenny

Aircraft Technician

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Navy
Kabai

Seamanship and Small Arms Specialist

Army Officer Colin is in a helmet ready for action.
Army
Colin

Army Officer

Aviation Medical Officer Ashish stands with his arms crossed in his Air Force uniform, a red medical cross on his arm.
Air Force
Ashish

Aviation Medical Officer

Jess
Navy
Jess

Electronic Warfare Submariner

Aircraft Technician Amber works on a plane.
Army
Amber

Aircraft Technician

Loadmaster Coomara smiles at camera.
Air Force
Coomara

Loadmaster

Careers with purpose working at sea, on land and in the air.

Diversity and equality is our strength

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Multicultural Diversity

With over 300 roles across a wide variety of disciplines and professions, the ADF welcomes applications from all over Australia. Our selection processes are free from cultural, racial and gender bias and we believe this approach brings a unique blend of skills, strengths and knowledge to our operations.

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Rewarding careers for women

It’s an even playing field with no restrictions on positions that can be applied for. We pay the same salary for each role regardless of gender and provide everyone we employ with equal career pathway options.

 

There are flexible ways to join, with the needs of female candidates in mind, you’ll be given assistance with fitness and resilience and have the option to take a role with just a two-year commitment.

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Equal Opportunities

Through training and sponsored education, your personal and vocational development is invested in, regardless of gender, sexuality, ethnic background or cultural background. In fact, our ADF recruiters are committed to identifying the very best people for each role based on education, aptitude and potential.

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