Fitness in the ADF
This is a step by step guide through the various stages of the recruitment process. Each section describes in detail what's involved. We also give you lots of useful information to help you prepare, including interview tips, Service knowledge and fitness hints.
Explore your opportunities
Continue through to My H.Q. to begin your enquiry and take the first step in the recruitment process.
The first stage of joining the Navy, Army or Air Force is to make an enquiry via My H.Q. or 13 19 01. By calling 13 19 01 you will be put in touch with our call centre staff who will take your details and send you general information on joining and provide brochures about careers within the ADF. When you are ready to proceed you can book an information session if you require additional information. Or if you are ready to proceed with your application you can book in to attend a YOU Session in a location that is closest to where you live.
My H.Q. is a personalised online system that allows you to express your interest and apply for a job within the Australian Defence Force in the Navy, Army or Air Force.
Through My H.Q. you can be sent important information updates including important dates for particular career options and local Australian Defence Force events in your area. My H.Q. also enables you to check your progress through the five key stages of the application process.
The Progress Indicator provides visibility of where your application is up to, links and resources will assist you with researching your chosen career path and additional features will keep you informed of what to expect next.
What are the benefits of registering with My H.Q.?
Applying for a job in the Navy, Army or Air Force is a little different from applying for civilian jobs. There are quite a few detailed steps to go through in the application process. Naturally, you are going to have lots of questions.
By expressing your interest with My H.Q. you can access all the information you'll need, simply and easily, at any time you wish. You can even run an advanced search that finds jobs in the Navy, Army or Air Force to suit your own interests and personality. The site is set up so you can provide the ADF with all the information required to start a job application.
With the online Progress Indicator, you can visit My H.Q. regularly to check out the status of your application and new features that are intended to assist you with your application into the Navy, Army or Air Force.
ADFA applicants only
If you are a year 11 student you may apply for the ADFA Education Award via the same process. Please note that applications for the ADFA Education Award close on 31 Dec.
Reserve Information Sessions
For people wishing to apply for positions within the Defence Force Reserve (part-time positions), the process has been designed to be as thorough as selection for the full-time positions but also has a degree of flexibility to accommodate other commitments you might have.
You will be required to attend an Information Session conducted at the local Reserve Units where you will meet Reservists and will get to ask them questions regarding the job roles and opportunities available. You will then be in a position to be booked to a one day testing and Assessment Day where you will undergo the standard testing and assessment processes.