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Frequently Asked Questions

Overseas Applicants

Can I have my service with another defence force recognised for superannuation purposes?

Yes! There is provision within the MSB Scheme for recognition of full time service exceeding 12 months with another foreign defence force to be included in aggregated service for the calculation of the member benefit, subject to that service being accepted by the MSBS Board of Trustees. Potential enlistees who may have qualifying service should write to the Commonwealth Superannuation Administration (ComSuper) PO Box 22, Belconnen ACT 2616 and seek a determination regarding the eligibility of their service.

Can I transfer from an overseas country into the ADF?

The opportunity to request for transfer to the ADF from another Defence Force does exist, but applicants must satisfy normal immigration requirements. (Enquirer's should use the Contact a Recruiter form on this website).

Do I have to be an Australian Citizen?

For full time or part time entry, citizenship requirements will be satisfied if you are an Australian citizen or a permanent resident eligible for Australian citizenship.

I cannot obtain my school results as my schooling was undertaken - in another country / they are in another language / at a school, which has since closed. What should I do?

Each State education department has the authority to issue an equivalency certificate for educational courses undertaken in overseas countries. This process and any associated costs are the responsibility of the applicant.

I did my schooling overseas, and I have heard that I need to have it assessed to determine Australian equivalency prior to submission with an application. How do I arrange this?

All overseas qualifications submitted must be accompanied by an assessment of Australian equivalencies. This is to be undertaken at the applicant's cost.

The body that assesses overseas trade and education qualifications is the National Organisation of Skills Recognition, which can be contacted at:
NOOSR
GPO Box 9880
CANBERRA ACT 2601
AUSTRALIA
Phone: +61 3 8341 3611
Facsimile: +61 2 6123 7892
Website: http://www.detya.gov.au/noosr.

I do not have a birth certificate as I was born in another country, but I have a passport. Will this do?

A Defence Recruiter can rely on other documents that support the identification of the applicant such as a passport or certificate of Australian citizenship.


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