Careers
Defence Force Work Experience Program
The Defence Work Experience Program provides secondary students from Years 10 to 12 with the opportunity to experience a wide range of careers available in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Australian Public Service (APS). The program is offering a variety of placements in Victoria this year, with a range of career focuses, as provided below. For more information, please visit the Defence Work Experience Program Job List website. Please remember to check the Jobs List website regularly for newly advertised placements.
- Air Force Indigenous Youth Program (IYP): Avalon
- A program designed specifically for students with an interest in the Air force (Indigenous students only)
- Location: Laverton, VIC
- Placement Date: 28 March 2025
- Applications close: 11:30pm Sunday 27 Feb 2025
- Link to apply: Air Force Indigenous Youth Program (IYP): Avalon
2. A Day in the Navy – Guided Tours: HMAS Cerberus
- Guided tours designed specifically for students with an interest in the Navy
- Location: HMAS Cerberus, VIC
- Tour Dates: 7 April 2025
- Bookings: This event is not advertised online. Please refer to attached PDF for bookings and further details.
- Link to book: Book via the QR code below.
3. Introduction to Navy: HMAS Cerberus (April)
- A program designed specifically for students with an interest in the Navy.
- Location: HMAS Cerberus, VIC
- Placement Dates: 29 April - 01 May 2025
- Applications close: 11:30pm Sunday 16 March 2025
- Link to apply: Introduction to Navy: HMAS Cerberus (April)
4. Army Trade Familiarisation (Engineering, Electrical and Health): Bandiana
- A program designed specifically for students with an interest in Engineering, Electrical Trades and Health careers the Army
- Location: Bandiana, VIC
- Placement Date: 20 May 2025
- Applications close: 11:30pm Sunday 23 March 2025
Link to apply: Army Trade Familiarisation (Engineering, Electrical and Health): Bandiana
5. Joint Military Police Unit Overview: Simpson Barracks
- Showcasing careers with the Joint Military Police Unit (Tri-service)
- Location: Macleod, VIC
- Placement Date: 14 May 2025
- Applications close: 11:30pm Sunday 23 March 2025
Link to apply: Joint Military Police Unit Overview: Simpson Barracks
6. STEM Immersion Week: Fishermans Bend (June)
- Showcasing various STEM careers
- Location: Port Melbourne, VIC
- Placement Dates: 30 June - 4 July 2025
- Applications close: 11:30pm Sunday 4 May 2025
- Link to apply: STEM Immersion Week: Fishermans Bend (June)
7. Introduction to Navy: HMAS Cerberus (Overnight Placement) (July)
- A program designed specifically for students with an interest in the Navy.
- Location: HMAS Cerberus, VIC
- Placement Dates: 28 July – 01 August 2025
- Applications close: 11:30pm Sunday 1 June 2025
- Link to apply: Introduction to Navy: HMAS Cerberus (Overnight Placement) (July)
8. Day in the Life of a Medic/Nurse: Bandiana
- A program focussing on the role of Medic/Nurse the Army
- Location: Bandiana, VIC
- Placement Date: 29 October 2025
- Applications close: 11:30pm Sunday 31 August 2025
- Link to apply: Day in the Life of a Medic/Nurse: Bandiana
9. STEM Immersion Week: Fishermans Bend (November)
- Showcasing various STEM careers
- Location: Port Melbourne, VIC
- Placement Dates: 24 - 28 November 2025
- Applications close: 11:30pm Sunday 28 September 2025
- Link to apply: STEM Immersion Week: Fishermans Bend (November)
10. Australian Army Band Melbourne: Simpson Barracks
- A program designed specifically for students with an interest in Musician roles in the Army
- Location: Melbourne, VIC
- Placement Dates: Multiple opportunities throughout 2025 - to be negotiated
- Applications close: 11:30pm Sunday 9 November 2025
- Link to apply: Australian Army Band Melbourne: Simpson Barracks
In addition, applicants may apply for interstate placements, however please refer to travel and accommodation details in the placement Information Packs.
If you have any questions regarding the Defence Work Experience Program, please email vic.workexperience@defence.gov.au.