Careers, Job Opportunities & Apprenticeships

Explore Various Ways to Join the ADF

There are several ways to join the Navy, Army or Air Force with many roles offering more than one entry method. To help students choose the right way, the entry methods have been broken down into a simple summary – browse Ways To Join - ADF Careers.

The ADF Gap Year program provides an opportunity for young Australians, who have finished Year 12 (or equivalent) and are aged between 17 and 24, to experience military training and lifestyle whilst gaining new skills and pay over their Gap Year. The life skills and job training that students acquire during their Gap Year experience will be valuable regardless of what career they ultimately undertake. 

Gap Year opportunities are available in the Navy, Army, and Air Force. This is a useful link to browse - What is an ADF Gap Year?