Australian Defence Force (ADF)
Australian Army
The Australian Army's mission statement is to provide a potent, versatile and modern Army to promote the security of Australia and to protect its people and interests.
Defence Jobs
The Defence Jobs website provides detailed information on all Navy, Army and Air Force careers. You can search for jobs, access online services or register for My H.Q. - a secure web site where you can make an online application.
Defence Recruitment Centre - Overseas Applicants
If you are not an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident and you have recent military experience, you may be eligible for entry into the Australian Navy, Army or Air Force.
Defence Reserves Support
The Defence Reserves Support provides a link between the Australian Defence Force (ADF), employers and the community from which Reservists are drawn.This site provides information for both reservists and their employers. It includes information about the Reserves and recruiting information for those wishing to join.
Defence Signals Directorate (DSD)
The Defence Signals Directorate is Australia's national authority for signals intelligence and information security.
Directorate of Oceanography and Meteorology
The website of the Royal Australian Navy's Directorate of Oceanography & Meteorology. Part of this Directorate, the Australian Oceanographic Data Centre (AODC), operates as the National Oceanographic Data Centre for Australia and participates in various national and international oceanographic data collection, exchange and management programs.
Global Operations - Australian Defence Force
The global operations page for the Australian Government Department of Defence. Provides information relating to global operations that Australian Defence Force personnel are currently involved in.
Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)
The Royal Australian Air Force's role is to prepare for, conduct and sustain effective air operations to promote Australia's security and interests.
Royal Australian Navy (RAN)
The Navy's role is to promote and protect Australia's interests at sea using a mix of ships, submarines and aircraft manned by highly trained and skilled personnel and equipped with appropriate sensors and weapons systems.
Terrorism - Defence response to a terrorist incident within Australia
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) could be called to resolve a domestic terrorist incident in extreme cases where State or Territory police and emergency services do not have the capability to deal with it and in situations that potentially involve the use of force. The Australian Government and the ADF have well-rehearsed plans with State and Territory governments and agencies in dealing with terrorist situations.
