General Requirements

Age Requirement

Applicants must be aged between 18 and 55 years inclusive on day of enlistment.

Citizenship Requirement

You must be an Australian citizen. Only Australian citizens can gain the security clearances required for employment as an Analyst Intelligence Operations.

Security Requirement

The Department of Defence requires ADF entrants to attain a security clearance appropriate to their avenue of entry.

For entry in this employment you should be aware that the following security issues need to be considered:

• To obtain the necessary security clearance, you must be an Australian citizen;
• For employment in this category, you will need to hold a TOP SECRET NEGATIVE VETTED clearance. The clearance process is lengthy (usually between 3-4 months) and by necessity, detailed and intrusive;
• Applicants should be aware that to be granted this level of clearance, you must have a checkable background for the past ten years. You should also be aware that any lengthy overseas stay during this period could make security checking difficult. Such difficulty may result in a conclusion that it is not possible to adequately check your background, thereby disqualifying you from being considered for employment in this occupation;
• Applicants should also be aware that training or employment as an Analyst Intelligence Operations is not possible if the Top Secret security clearance is not achieved before the commencement of initial employment training;
• In the event that a Top Secret security clearance is not achieved, members will be directed to select an alternate Corps they were deemed suitable for during the recruiting process; and
• Applicants who failed to achieve the required security clearance prior to commencement of training have the option of applying for a Trade Transfer to Australian Intelligence Corps after having served a minimum period of 24 months in their alternate Corps.

Aptitude Requirement

Other Ranks (Non Technical)

The application process to join the Australian Defence Force requires you to complete a series of aptitude tests including verbal, spatial and numerical ability and a general maths test. Some jobs may also need additional testing at a later date.

Psychology support staff will explain what is involved with each test.

The aptitude tests provide information about your suitability for the Defence Force and for particular jobs. Defence Force Recruiting can then help you identify jobs that match your abilities.

Further information on the aptitude testing requirements can be found here.