ASC Seminars 2009 Careers in the Australian Defence Force
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ASC Seminars 2009
Careers in the Australian Defence Force
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is one of Australia’s largest and most diverse employers.
With over 280 different positions to choose from, the ADF covers almost every employment category.
We have several avenues of entry:• Non trade• Trade• Officer and Management• Reserves (Part Time)
Officers & Management
Aviation
Engineering
Trades & Apprenticeships
Communications, IT &
Education
Combat and Security
Health Care & Science
Business & Administration
Logistics, Hospitality & Support
Our entry level jobs are called General Entry. These are non-trade based positions.
These positions are available to candidates with education from year 9 – year 12. Generally, Maths and English are the main subjects required.
General Entry Jobs
Information TechnologyAdmin & ClericalHealthTransport & LogisticsHospitalityMusicCivil constructionSecurityStores and Warehousing
Technical Trade based Apprenticeships.
Education requirements for these positions is a min of Year 10 schooling with passes in English, Maths and Science (preferably Physics).
We cover most trade based positions. Some examples are:
Vehicle Mechanics Aircraft MechanicsMarine Mechanics Structural FittingElectronics Fitting/Metal TradesCommunications PlumbingElectrical CarpentryCooking
Why choose an ADF Trade Apprenticeship over a civilian one?
• Gain qualifications quickly
• Qualifications are recognised nationally
• Tools and uniforms are supplied
• Get paid above award wages
• Allowances
• Guaranteed employment
OFFICER ENTRY
Our management avenue of entry covers 4 avenues:
• Direct Entry Officer• Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA)• Defence Sponsored Undergraduate• Graduate
Depending on the avenue of entry, the minimum education requirement for Officer Entry is Year 12 with passes in Maths and English.
ADFA candidates must achieve a TER of 70 to be accepted but can apply during year 11.
Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA)
• Guaranteed Job• Recognised degree• Great salary• No HECS/ HELP• Student lecturer ratio 9:1• Over $33 000 in your First
Year• Over $47,000 in your final
Year
Defence Sponsored Undergraduate Scheme Study at the university of your choice
Get paid to study – up to $39,000
Reduced HELP/HECS liability
Free Health Care
Text book allowance
Guaranteed employment once degree completed
Rental Assistance
We will now cover our website
www.defencejobs.gov.au
So how do your students apply?
www.defencejobs.gov.au
Phone: 131901
Come and see us