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Defence does take into consideration the criminal history of an applicant when assessing his/her suitability; this is done on a case-by-case basis. Some offences fall under the 'spent conviction legislation' with which the ADF must comply.
The age limits for entry varies from 17 - 55 years. Specific age requirements are available on each job information page. As evidence of proof of age, all persons wishing to join the ADF must present an original or certified copy of their full birth certificate to their recruiting officer.
Please visit our Age and Gender Requirements page for information on age requirements and features available to you to explore your career options.
To apply for a career in the Navy, Army or Air Force, applicants must be at least 16 years and 6 months old. However, if you are over 10 years old you can still register for a Defence Jobs Membership which enables you to maintain contact with Defence Force Recruiting, keep your personal information current, review your job preferences and view additional features. You will also be given the option to receive communications from Defence Force Recruiting via email.
Alternatively, you may prefer to call Defence Force Recruiting on 13 19 01 to request information over the phone. Your local Defence Force Recruiting Centre is also able to provide you with information on careers in the Australian Defence Force.
Yes. The ADF observes a minimum voluntary recruitment age of 17 years. Some exceptions may be considered for certain applicants. This age exception is subject to approval by the relevant authority within Navy, Army or Air Force. The recruitment of all minors must be voluntary, and all minors must have the written consent of a parent or guardian. In accordance with Australia's international obligations, the ADF will take all possible measures to ensure that minors do not participate in hostilities. As evidence of proof of age, all persons wishing to join the ADF must present an original or certified copy of their full birth certificate to their recruiting officer.
To join the ADF you must:
The ADF has a set of specific entry age guidelines. These have been developed in response to employer Occupational Health and Safety duty of care responsibilities. There is a risk of injury during initial Military Training and evidence indicates the level of risk increases with age. The entry age guidelines also contribute to the ADF obtaining an economic return on the cost of its training investment, which must be recouped before members reach their compulsory retirement age (CRA) of 60 for full-time and 65 for part-time service.