Program Details

If you want to join the Army, this program will help prepare you to meet the education and fitness requirements for entry. It runs for 17 weeks and you’ll be fully paid while you gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to start a career in the Army.

We encourage you to contact our dedicated Aboriginal Australian and Torres Strait Islander Career Coaches who are serving ADF members. Our Career Coaches can explain our programs and guide you through the application process.


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What You'll Learn
  • Language, literacy and numeracy
  • Self-confidence and self-awareness
  • Leadership and character development
  • Physical fitness
  • Military skills

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Program Locations

The Army Indigenous Development program is based at either Kapooka in NSW, or the Defence Establishment Berrimah in Darwin, NT.


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Mentorship

As part of the AIDP program, you will receive guidance and mentoring from current serving ADF members, who will help you as you begin your career in the Army.


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Where will it take you?

You'll leave the program with the opportunity to start an Army career, and you’ll gain the skills, knowledge and qualifications to enter with confidence.


Explore Other Indigenous Career Pathways

Indigenous Pre-Recruit Program (IPRP)

After a successful application this 7-week program can help build your confidence, fitness and resilience.

Navy Indigenous Development Program

This fully paid 21-week program will help prepare you for the Navy education and fitness entry requirements.

Air Force Job Matching

Join the Air Force and we’ll assist you in finding the right job for you and your career.


Interested in learning more?

If you have questions, call 13 19 01 today and ask to speak with our dedicated Career Coaches for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.



Choose a Service to discover more

There are three Services in the Australian Defence Force, each with unique opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

Navy

Explore roles in the Navy and utilise advanced technology to defend the seas, land and sky.

Army

Discover a role in the Army and enjoy an exciting lifestyle, world-class training and endless opportunities to develop.

Air Force

Find a role working in or around state-of-the-art aircraft and technology in the Air Force.