ADF Gap Year
What is an ADF Gap Year?
If you're 17-24 years old and interested in experiencing the Navy, Army or Air Force without making a long-term commitment, an ADF Gap Year is a great option.
It’s a truly unique opportunity to grow, train, travel, get paid, get a feel for a career in the ADF, and gain skills for life.
Gap Year Benefits
During an ADF Gap Year, you’ll grow and develop in a dynamic, supportive and people-focused environment.
Experience adventure with everything paid for
Gain work experience and valuable skills
Stay fit with a varied, active and healthy lifestyle
Enjoy a good salary package
Make friends with like-minded people
Potential to travel Australia
Free medical and dental.
Gap Year stories
What an ADF Gap Year is like
In your 12 months you will:
- start with Initial Military Training (IMT) where you learn the fundamentals
- complete training courses in your chosen role
- take part in a variety of domestic exercises and operations
- gain valuable work and life experience
- make friends to last a lifetime
- make a decision on your future in the ADF.
Applying for Gap Year
Electronics Engineer (ADF Gap Year)
Experience life and work in the Navy as an officer for just one year, shadowing personnel who maintain electronics and combat systems.
Ways to enter role
ADF Gap Year
Artillery (ADF Gap Year)
Experience life at the forefront of the Army, spending an action-packed 12-months training and operating in a highly skilled team.
Ways to enter role
ADF Gap Year
Warehouse Storeperson (ADF Gap Year)
Manage the procurement, storage and distribution of equipment, supplies and spares in this busy logistics role, while enjoying a 12-month taste of life in the Air Force.
Ways to enter role
ADF Gap Year
