Use a degree
Graduate Entry
We offer a variety of rewarding degree qualified roles, apply with any of the following:
How it works
Your study
Throughout your ADF career, you'll be given opportunities for further study, specialisation and diversification, with financial support provided by the ADF.
You’ll have opportunities to grow your skills in your trade or profession and learn to lead and manage others – all to prepare you for roles with greater responsibility.
You’ll become an effective leader, and if you’re interested in management roles, you’ll get there faster than in most civilian management courses.
Gain highly sought-after skills and knowledge that are directly transferable to careers both in and out of the ADF.
Your training
Your ADF career begins with world-class management and leadership training, preparing you to take command of Navy, Army or Air Force personnel. It will equip you for diverse and challenging roles both within your chosen service and throughout your career.
Eligibility
To ensure your graduate application is successful, you must:
- have graduated or be in your final year of a recognised Australian university degree
- be an Australian citizen or meet the eligibility criteria for non-Australian citizens – see our eligibility page.
- meet the necessary medical and physical requirements and pass a Pre-entry Fitness Assessment (PFA) if required for your chosen role – see our Health & Fitness page.
Please check individual job pages for more information.
Application process
For graduate entry, you must first apply for a job in either the Navy, Army or Air Force. As you go through the standard application process, you’ll have the opportunity to discuss your degree or existing qualifications.
Those joining the Air Force with a degree in aviation may also be eligible for the Tertiary Aviation Reimbursement Scheme (TARS).
