Fitness in the ADF
Recruitment process preparation
Signing up to the Navy, Army or Air Force is easy and everything you need to know about the process is right here. You can use this site as a step by step guide to direct you through the various stages and we give you lots of useful tips and hints to help you prepare along the way. We'll aid you with your interview, give you pointers for brushing up on your Service knowledge and detail what we'll expect from you in the Multistage Fitness Test and Physical Fitness Assessment.
The six steps of the recruitment process Learn more
Overseas Applicants
The purpose of the Australian Defence Force overseas recruitment program is to address capability shortfalls across the three Services that cannot be solved using Australian personnel. The program is aimed at serving or recent ex-serving foreign military personnel, with specific qualifications and/ or experience, directly transferrable to our organisation with very limited extra training. Learn more
Brochures, CDs & Handbooks
In Resources & Media you'll find brochures, instructions and handbooks with more detailed information on the Services and joining requirements. Learn more
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Frequently Asked Questions lists answers to the most commonly asked questions. Topics from citizenship requirement, to overseas postings, to working hours are covered. Learn more
Underage Applicants
To apply for a career in the Navy, Army or Air Force, applicants must be at least 16 years and 6 months old. However from My H.Q. you are able to maintain contact with Defence Force Recruiting, keep personal information current, review job preferences and view additional features. So you can work towards submitting an application. Learn more
Special Requirements for working in the ADF
Working in the military gives you amazing benefits and opportunities, but also has some special requirements. ADF personnel are subject to military law, with its own judicial arrangements in addition to normal civilian law. The community expects the members of its armed forces to be of the highest calibre, both physically and ethically, so the ADF has in place a number of regulations which may impact on the lifestyle of military personnel. Learn more