Defence Work Experience Program

The Defence Work Experience Program provides young Australians with an interest in a Defence career, the opportunity to gain exposure to a range of job roles available within the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and Australian Public Service (APS).

Defence work experience activities are designed to be hands on and interactive so that young people can make informed career decisions. Defence is committed to providing a national work experience program designed to:

  • demonstrate the wide variety of interesting careers available within Defence
  • promote Defence as an employer of choice
  • and assist in the development of the skills of young Australians.

Opportunities are available for both secondary and tertiary students and participants must be 15 years of age or over at the time of the placement.

Find a placement

Available Defence work experience placements are advertised on the Defence Work Experience Program Jobs List.

For more information about Defence careers: