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If you have any questions about careers in the ADF, simply get in touch with us by phone, email or in person. You can also connect with us through social media at ADF Careers.

Contact:
Tel: 13 19 01

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08:00am - 9:30pm AEST

Saturdays
08:00am - 07:00pm AEST

Public Holidays
09:00am - 07:00pm AEST (excluding Good Friday and Christmas Day)

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UNSW staff are on hand to answer any questions. Lines are open 8am - 9:30pm weekdays and 9am - 5pm on Saturdays AEST.

Contact:
Tel: +61 2 5114 5000
Email: sas@adfa.edu.au
Address: Northcott Drive Campbell ACT 2600

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Everything you need to know about ADFA and ADFA Virtual Open Day




What is the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA)?

In partnership with the University of New South Wales (UNSW), ADFA offers world-class education, military and leadership training. As well as being expertly trained in the art of leadership and management, students can undertake an ADF funded degree in Arts, Business, Computing and Cyber Security, Engineering, Science or Technology.

For more information on studying at ADFA, the degrees on offer as well as the ADF careers they lead to, visit the ADFA page.

What are the technical requirements to attend ADFA Virtual Open Day?

The ADFA Virtual Open Day platform can be accessed on any computer or mobile phone with an internet connection.

How do I watch livestream events?

On the event day you click on the links in the Schedule or the What's On page and you’ll be able to watch these in the ADFA Virtual Open Day website. Once events have ended, you can watch them any time On Demand for up to four weeks.

Do I need a YouTube account to view these events?

The livestreams and Q&As are open to everyone, you can watch them publicly on the ADFA Virtual Open Day website.

Will I be able to catch up on livestreams if I miss an event?

Absolutely! Once a live event has passed, it will be available on the ‘ADFA On Demand’ page within the following days.

How do I apply for ADFA?

Applying for ADFA requires two applications. You will be applying for an officer role in the Navy, Army or Air Force as well as a UNSW degree program, so you will need to submit separate applications that meet the entry requirements of both. As the process takes up to 12 months, it's preferable you start the application process in Year 11, but you can still apply in Year 12.

After submitting your application, you will receive an email outlining when you may find out if you have been successfully shortlisted. This is usually one week after you've applied but can take up to 4 weeks during peak application periods.

When do ADFA applications close?

ADFA applications close once all positions are filled so it's best not to delay yours. If you have any questions, please contact your local ADF Careers Centre

What are the prerequisite subjects for entry into ADFA? What do I need to study for my OP/ATAR score?

You'll need to complete Year 12, and meet the grade and entry requirements of your preferred role and University of New South Wales (UNSW) degree. You can find more information on the required subjects and minimum scores on the UNSW Undergraduate Degrees page.

What courses does ADFA offer?

At ADFA, you can choose from a range of degrees in Arts, Business, Engineering, Computing and Cyber Security, or Science from UNSW, one of Australia’s leading universities.

What career options are available to ADFA graduates?

ADFA graduates start their career as officers in the Navy, Army or Air Force and can work in a range of areas, including aviation, security, intelligence, cyber security, logistics, human resources, operations, and engineering. From there, they'll often move on to exciting leadership roles within the military or private sector, and across all industries.

Will the ADF pay my Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) fees?

As an ADFA student, you’ll receive a great salary plus full medical and dental cover and have all your tuition fees and student expenses covered by the ADF. You’ll graduate Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)-debt free and walk straight into a rewarding career in the Navy, Army or Air Force.

Do I get paid while studying at ADFA?

Yes, in your first year you will receive a starting salary plus superannuation, which increases with each year of study. You can find the specific salary for each role by visiting the individual role pages at the ADF Careers website.

Do I have to live at ADFA?

During initial training, everyone lives on a training base, giving you the opportunity to bond with fellow recruits. After that, you may have the option to live on or off base, rent, or buy locally. You may be eligible for rental assistance or a service residence in a nearby suburb after completing your initial 6-week induction period.

What's the food like at ADFA?

The meals provided in the Academy Cadets' Mess are of a high standard. Generally, you are offered three cooked meals a day in the Mess, with several dishes being offered for each meal. Vegetarian, cultural, and low-fat options are also available.

Can I receive credit from my previous study if I transfer to Australia Defence Force Academy (ADFA)?

Yes, academic credit will be assessed by University of New South Wales (UNSW) Canberra academic staff after arrival at ADFA. Credit will be awarded depending on how closely courses completed relate to the courses offered at UNSW Canberra. Academic credit will not result in an early completion of the Joint Military Education and Training (JMET). This military training is a 3-year program and cannot be condensed. If you receive academic credit and have the capacity to complete your degree early, you'll have the option to undertake a fourth year Honours program (if eligible) or commence postgraduate study. This decision is made in consultation with ADFA and UNSW Canberra staff at ADFA.

Can I have visitors while studying at ADFA?

Yes, during the semester, midshipmen and officer cadets are allowed weeknight and weekend leave in the Canberra area so they can meet up with family. At times, midshipmen and officer cadets may be employed away from ADFA for military training and may not be able to have visitors. As ADFA is a military establishment, no accommodation is provided for visitors. Midshipmen and officer cadets are not allowed to have visitors stay in their rooms.

If I start a degree at ADFA, can I change if I don't like it?

Yes. Depending on the role you have been offered, places available in the course, and subject to service requirements, there are options to change or transfer to a different degree.

What if I don't like ADFA? Is there a cooling-off period where I can leave?

While at ADFA, Air Force and Army officer cadets can leave at any time within their first 2 years. Navy midshipmen can leave at any time within their first year.

How often do ADFA students get to visit home?

Midshipmen and officer cadets can visit home during study leave and can request to leave their local area on weekends, depending on travel distance. The ADF will pay for midshipmen and officer cadets to visit home twice a year. ADFA leave breaks are in May, July, September and December, depending on the training program - this will differ for the first, second and third year. Leave can also be requested for special circumstances.

What type of military training will I do at ADFA?

ADFA's Joint Military Education and Training (JMET) program establishes foundational military knowledge for Trainee Officers in the profession of arms.

The training includes five core modules:

  • Foundational Military Skills

  • National Security Policy and Strategy

  • Character Leadership and Ethics

  • Technology and Capability

  • Joint Warfare

Can I visit ADFA to see what it's really like?

ADFA regularly conducts tours that take approximately two hours. These tours are of the main areas of the campus and include small presentations. If you are interested, please contact the Visits Liaison Officer via adfa.visitsrequests@defence.gov.au.

I have more questions about studying at ADFA, who can I talk to?

If you have further questions around careers or studying at ADFA, contact our ADF Careers Centre on 13 19 01, or UNSW +61 2 5114 5000 or send an email to sas@adfa.edu.au.





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