Department of Defence About
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is constituted under the Defence Act 1903. Its mission is to defend Australia and its national interests. In fulfilling this mission, the ADF serves the Government of the day and is accountable to
the Commonwealth Parliament which represents the
Australian people to efficiently and effectively carry out the Government's defence policy.
Matters dealt with by the ADF include:
- International defence relations and defence cooperation
- Defence scientific research and development - Defence procurement and purchasing
- Defence industry development and co-operation The ADF has a Legal Division which is responsible for the provision of legal advice and other legal services to
the ADF, the Minister of Defence and the Department of Defence.
What kind of work?
In various roles employees:
- Plan advice for the Minister for Defence
- Develop strategic guidance for the ADF
- Evaluate information from classified and unclassified sources
- Provide strategic commercial advice to a variety of
defence programs, including the Future Submarine Program and the joint Strike Fighter Project Work in the Legal Division involves:
- Providing legal advice, support and services on the management of legal affairs
- Operations law including humanitarian law - Administrative law and disciplinary laws
- International agreements and arrangements
Location
Australia-wide
Student Opportunities The
ADF
offers
Defence
Civilian
Undergraduate
Sponsorship to students wishing to pursue a degree through the UNSW Canberra campus at the Australian Defence Force Academy.
Sponsorship is available for the following degrees:
- Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil and Aeronautical) (4 years)
- Bachelor of Computing and Cyber Security (3 years) You can find more information here:
https://www.defence.gov.au/APSCareers/DCUS.asp The ADF also offer a range work experience opportunities for tertiary students. These opportunities are currently on hold due to the COVID-19 crisis, but you can find more information here:
https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/cp/index.cfm?event=jobs
Graduate Opportunities The
ADF
offers
Defence
Civilian
Undergraduate
Sponsorship to students wishing to pursue a degree through the UNSW Canberra campus at the Australian Defence Force Academy.
Sponsorship is available for the following degrees:
- Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil and Aeronautical) (4 years)
- Bachelor of Computing and Cyber Security (3 years)
Fun Fact / Recent Project ADF and COVID
During the COVID-19 crisis, ADF personnel were deployed
to Melbourne to assist the Department of Health and
Human Services test for COVID-19. Personnel were trained in how to correctly dress in PPE gear and administer nasal swab testing.
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