{"id":15822,"date":"2022-12-27T08:00:30","date_gmt":"2022-12-26T21:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/explorecareers.emotedigital.com.au\/?p=15822"},"modified":"2022-12-07T13:46:14","modified_gmt":"2022-12-07T02:46:14","slug":"breaking-into-the-defence-what-does-a-career-in-the-australian-defence-force-involve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/breaking-into-the-defence-what-does-a-career-in-the-australian-defence-force-involve\/","title":{"rendered":"Breaking into the Defence: What Does a Career in the Australian Defence Force Involve?"},"content":{"rendered":"
We know the Australian Defence Force (ADF) has a lot of misconceptions about it, and one of the things we LOVE doing here at Explore Careers is breaking down the myths to bring you the good stuff about different career opportunities.<\/p>\n
After some recent chats with ADF employees, we decided to bring you everything you need to know about joining the ADF – and why it could be just the place to start your own rewarding career!<\/p>\n
The Australian Defence Force offers various roles, fulfilling defence and peacetime services. Across the Navy, Army and Air Force, and public services within the Department of Defence, there are many careers to explore.<\/p>\n
Whether on base, on land or at sea, no two days are the same as you\u2019ll use your training and skills to support communities in need and work to ensure a safe and secure home for all.<\/p>\n
There are opportunities to suit every lifestyle and skillset:<\/p>\n
A better question is, what COULDN\u2019T you do – that\u2019s just how much variety there is across the Australian Defence Force!<\/p>\n
To give a (very!) brief overview, here\u2019s a look at some of the core roles you could explore by area of the Defence force:<\/p>\n
These job roles are just a taste of what\u2019s on offer. Each industry segment will also include administrative or managerial functions that support the sector significantly – there is a heap to explore!<\/p>\n
Check out our dedicated Industry Profile<\/a> to discover a few other roles you could do!<\/p>\n Look, don\u2019t just take our word for it. We\u2019ve been super lucky to get to ask some of your burning questions to key members of the Defence Force in our employee interviews – and they\u2019re well worth a watch!<\/p>\n Hear from:<\/p>\n Like most people, our ideas about working in the Navy come from watching a bunch of OTT action-packed movies – but what\u2019s life like onboard the Defence Force?<\/p>\n Here to give us the full low-down is Kiah Whye, Combat Systems Operator with the Royal Australian Navy. Kiah breaks down some key misconceptions about her role and why there\u2019s so much you\u2019ll take away from one of the world\u2019s most unique careers!<\/p>\nHear From the Experts<\/h4>\n
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