Careers and Recruiting
Defence
Jobs
Jobs, careers, employment in the Navy, Army, Air Force and ADF Education.
APS Careers @ Defence
Non-uniform jobs, careers, employment in the
Department of Defence
Science and Technology
Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) presents an opportunity to work with Australia's brightest and most innovative scientists, engineers and IT specialists at the forefront of international defence research.
Defence Signals Directorate
Defence Signals Directorate (DSD) is an organisation unlike any other. DSD perform a vital Defence and national security role by intercepting and reporting on foreign electronic communications.
Defence Intelligence Organisation
Defence Intelligence Organisation (DIO) draws on high-quality, motivated people from a diverse range of backgrounds and academic disciplines including arts, law, economics, engineering, international relations, political science, chemistry, physics, biology, information technology and social science – essentially, any degree that has prepared them to think analytically and creatively.
Defence Imagery and Geospatial Organisation
Defence Imagery and Geospatial Organisation (DIGO) is the lead geospatial and imagery intelligence, and geospatial information and services organisation in Defence. DIGO provides intelligence from imagery and other sources in support of the Australian Defence Force and national interests, and manages Defence’s needs for geospatial information and services. DIGO offers unique opportunities for talented people to develop and expand their skills, working in a dynamic, exciting and challenging environment.
Defence Materiel Organisation
The Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) is part of the Department of Defence. In 2008-09 DMO spent more than $9.6 billion acquiring and sustaining military equipment and services, and employed over 7,500 people in more than 50 locations around Australia and overseas. Due to the size and diversity of work in the DMO, we offer opportunities for people with a range of experience and skills in a range of disciplines.
Defence
Personnel Executive
Access to personnel related information from
across Defence, regardless of organisational
structure.
Reserves
Australian Defence Force Reserves
Cadets
Australian Defence Force Cadets
Graduate
Development Program
A career in Defence offers civilian graduates
from all disciplines unique and exciting opportunities
to work in areas they may not have previously
considered
Materiel
Graduate Scheme
Civilian positions available Australia wide
for Engineering and Commercial graduates from
a range of disciplines.
Materiel Cadetship Scheme
The Materiel Cadet Scheme (MCS) is the Defence Materiel Organisation's (DMO) scheme to recruit and support undergraduates through their final years of their degree. The DMO offers cadetships for those studying in Engineering, IT, Accounting and Logistics. Applications closed on 9 May 2008.
Recruitment,
Redeployment & Retirement/Discharge
Information on Recruitment, Redeployment &
Retirement/Discharge
Australian
Defence Force Academy
ADFA is a unique partnership between the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the University of New South Wales (UNSW) which provides training and education for the future leaders of the Navy, Army and Air Force.
Australian
Defence College
Commencing 1 January 2001, a reorganised Australian Defence College (ADC) comprises three tri-service educational organisations.
Studies
Centre
The Centre for Defence and Strategic Studies (CDSS) hosts the Defence and Strategic Studies course - the senior course in Australia for senior military officers and other Government officials engaged in national security issues.
Transition Support Services
Defence Transition Support Services Assistance and Information for ADF Members and their Families
Salary
and Allowances (ADF)
Australian Defence Force Salary and
Allowances. Please navigate to ADF News and then ADF Remuneration Arrangements to find Salary and Allowances.
Defence Work Experience Program
Work experience within Defence provides an opportunity for students, either at secondary school, university or other place of education, to experience one of the wide variety of careers available in Defence.

