Careers and Jobs

​Career programs

Year 10 students engage in a Work Experience Program with VPG and complete a  Short Course in Career Education through the QCAA.​

​Career information

ADFA: Australian Defence Force Recruitment Process

• Can apply at 16 ½ but can’t join until 17 years old
• Must be an Australian citizen
• 3-Step Process as follows:
  

1. YOU (Your Opportunities Unlimited) Session

• Relaxed and informal
• Bring birth certificate (preferable)
  

Consists of Career counselling (3/4 hour), Aptitude test (computer based – 1 hour), Medical questionnaire with nurse

A list of jobs for which you can apply are generated from the aptitude test.

Can be booked via:

• Phone: 131901
• Online: www.defencejobs.gov.au
• In Person: Defence Recruiting – 118 Macleod Street, Cairns

2. Assessment Day

• Interview with psychologist
• Medical Officer – go through questionnaire and physical test
• Job Interview
• If applying for an officer level, there will be leadership questions and further interview with Officer Selection Board including oral presentation.

3. Fitness Test

• Occurs one month prior to joining – can do practices

Different standards for female/male and between Navy/Army/Air Force

Minimum Educational Requirements

General Entry

• Non-Technical – Year 10 Maths and English (exceptions may apply)
• Technical (Trades/Apprentices) – Year 10 Maths, English and Science (exceptions may apply)

Officer Entry

Officer – Year 12 Maths, English and 3 other Authority/General subjects

ADFA (Australian Defence Force Academy)

• Student to be on an ATAR pathway
• Apply through both Defence Force (can start process at 16 years) and UAC (University Admissions Centre – UNSW)