1. ASC Seminars 2009 Careers in the Australian Defence Force

2. The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is one of Australia’s largest and most diverse employers. With over 280 different positions to choose from, the ADF covers almost every employment category. We have several avenues of entry: Non trade Trade Officer and Management Reserves (Part Time)

3. Officers & Management Aviation Engineering Trades & Apprenticeships Communications, IT & Education Combat and Security Health Care & Science Business & Administration Logistics, Hospitality & Support

4. Our entry level jobs are called General Entry. These are non-trade based positions. These positions are available to candidates with education from year 9 – year 12. Generally, Maths and English are the main subjects required.

5. General Entry Jobs Information Technology Admin & Clerical Health Transport & Logistics Hospitality Music Civil construction Security Stores and Warehousing

6. Technical Trade based Apprenticeships. Education requirements for these positions is a min of Year 10 schooling with passes in English, Maths and Science (preferably Physics). We cover most trade based positions. Some examples are: Vehicle Mechanics Aircraft Mechanics Marine Mechanics Structural Fitting Electronics Fitting/Metal Trades Communications Plumbing Electrical CarpentryCooking

7. Why choose an ADF Trade Apprenticeship over a civilian one? Gain qualifications quickly Qualifications are recognised nationally Tools and uniforms are supplied Get paid above award wages Allowances Guaranteed employment

8. OFFICER ENTRY Our management avenue of entry covers 4 avenues: Direct Entry Officer Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) Defence Sponsored Undergraduate Graduate Depending on the avenue of entry, the minimum education requirement for Officer Entry is Year 12 with passes in Maths and English. ADFA candidates must achieve a TER of 70 to be accepted but can apply during year 11.

9. Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) Guaranteed Job Recognised degree Great salary No HECS/ HELP Student lecturer ratio 9:1 Over $33 000 in your First Year Over $47,000 in your final Year

10. Defence Sponsored Undergraduate Scheme Study at the university of your choice Get paid to study – up to $39,000 Reduced HELP/HECS liability Free Health Care Text book allowance Guaranteed employment once degree completed Rental Assistance

11. We will now cover our website www.defencejobs.gov.au

17. So how do your students apply? www.defencejobs.gov.au Phone: 131901 Come and see us