01 May 2022 | 5 mins
Overview
  • If the idea of defining a career as sitting at the same desk in the same job for 20 years sends shivers down your spine, you’re not alone.
  • We’ve teamed up with the Australian Defence Force (ADF) to show you that they have some of the most diverse working opportunities you can find in Australia!

Let’s face it - as young people, we want more than doing the same thing every single day until we retire. We want variety, to make a real difference and to have adventure on the horizon. The question is, where can we find such a sweet deal?

Life Is An Adventure - Why Should Work Be Any Different?

The ADF is looking for young people just like you to get involved in a huge range of job opportunities across the Navy, Army and Air Force. There are way more jobs in the ADF than you might think. You can actually work across a variety of categories and positions associated with the civilian world like engineering, logistics and trades.

The difference is that with a career with the ADF, you get world-class support to upskill you, keep you happy and help you feel supported while you hone your craft. As you work you can get recognised qualifications, ongoing training, and loads of opportunities to develop and progress in the organisation.

Plus, if you’re planning on studying a job-relevant degree at uni, you can sign up with the Australian Defence Force Academy and get your fees paid for, earn a salary while you complete your degree and walk straight into an ADF role after you graduate! Anyone who’s gone through the slog of looking for a full-time job while balancing HECS and their casual work can tell you that support like that is practically unbeatable in the civilian world.

The World Is Your Oyster

The other massive bonus isn’t about what you’re doing, but where you’re doing it. Working in the ADF means that the world is your office. You could find yourself working in totally different parts of the world, bringing vital assistance to communities from a huge range of backgrounds.

All the Perks

It’s not all just about what you’re doing at work either. Working in the ADF means you get access to free medical and dental care, free fitness facilities, su bsidised accommodation and loads more. So what does this all mean? You get plenty of variety and excitement, as well as great training and support. Basically, it means you can have your cake and eat it too! Sounds interesting? Make sure you get the full rundown on what the ADF can offer you over on their website.