Outlined below is the application process for the Defence Graduate Program.
Candidates will receive system-generated emails throughout this application process, so should regularly check spam/junk mail email folders for updates.
Note: Indigenous Graduate pathway and the Australian Government Graduate Program have different application processes.
Pre-application
Before starting the application process, applicants should:
- View the Graduate pathways page and choose their pathways of interest.
- Read the Eligibility requirements.
- Have the required documentation ready:
- academic verification (example, a recent academic transcript)
- photo identification
- other relevant personal details.
Application form
Once the above information is gathered and completed, applicants can click the 'Apply now' button to go to the Defence Careers website. Applicants can follow the prompts to complete the Defence Graduate Program application form.
Testing and assessment
After applications close, Defence will shortlist applicants to the next round of the process.
Candidates may be invited to:
- an online written activity
- a group assessment
- an interview.
Reference checks may be undertaken.
Outcomes and offers
Successful candidates will be notified between late-August and mid-October 2025. These candidates will then need to complete their required security clearance application.
Note: Intelligence pathway candidates will have to complete extra suitability assessments. This may extend the time before being notified of application outcomes.