Being part of Defence makes people a part of something special – a team defending Australia’s national interests. Working in Defence is a career Australian Defence Force (ADF) members and their families can be proud of.

The everyday activities of Defence personnel contribute to safeguarding Australia’s security, respond to emergencies, and strengthen partnerships across the region and the world. It is work that carries responsibility and pride.

Mission

Defence contributes to shaping Australia’s strategic environment, deterring actions against Australia’s interests, and responding with military force when required.

From operations and exercises, intelligence to healthcare, engineering, logistics and policy, every role supports Australia’s security and prosperity. The work performed is critical to the advancement of Australia’s security.

When people join Defence, they join a team united by purpose.

Find more information on the following webpages.

• Defence mission
• Defence activities

Roles and opportunities

Defence brings together members of the ADF, the Australian Public Service and specialist contractors into one integrated team.

With roles across Australia and internationally, Defence offers diverse and meaningful career pathways, modernising the way people work to strengthen productivity, adaptability, and responsiveness.

Members could work with advanced technology, support humanitarian assistance missions and collaborate with allied forces, all while developing specialist expertise in their field.

Defence invests in its people and provides structured career development, leadership opportunities and the chance to contribute to work that truly matters. Defence supports people to build skills for today and the future, strengthening capability across both uniformed and civilian workforces.