Supply Chain - ADF Gap Year
As part of one of Australia’s largest supply chains, you’ll ensure that soldiers have the food, equipment, ammunition and fuel they need to complete their mission in this 12-month experience.
What you'll do
You’ll play a key role in delivering supplies to the right location at the right time - whether you're in the warehouse sorting inventory or behind the wheel of high performing Army transport vehicles.
Your duties may include working as a:
- Ammunition Supplier – play an integral role in supporting troops and commanders, ensuring ammunition and explosive ordnance is managed and delivered to the correct locations in a safe and usable manner
- Fuel Specialist – manage and distribute fuel and lubricant supplies, and carry out the refuelling, in this action-packed role that keeps trucks, tanks and helicopters operational
- Warehouse Coordinator – keep the Army moving in this crucial logistics role, handling the receipt, storage and delivery of military equipment and supplies for operations in any environment.
After finishing your Gap Year program, you can choose to continue your full-time career in the Army or change to a part-time role in the Army Reserve.
There is no obligation to serve in the ADF beyond the 12-month Gap Year program period. You can take your new skills and experiences to gain an edge in future careers outside the ADF.
Following training, you can be posted to units throughout Australia with the major units located in Brisbane, Darwin, Sydney and Townsville. You can expect to find out where you will be posted during your Initial Employment Training at the school you’ve been allocated to.
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Requirements and training
You need to be an Australian citizen to be eligible for the ADF Gap Year program.
You must be aged between 17 and 24 years of age at the time of your enlistment or appointment. For Army, you must be 18 years of age by the completion of your Initial Employment Training.
For this role, you’ll need an Australian state or territory full, provisional or probationary C Class licence. If your licence is suspended or cancelled, you won’t be eligible until that suspension or cancellation has been lifted or has expired.
All ADF members require a security clearance. As an ADF member, you’ll need to obtain the appropriate level of security clearance for your role. You’ll need a collection of relevant information including background checks and/or interviews so the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) can make an informed assessment to ensure the protection of Government resources and information. Your Careers Coach will explain what level of clearance is required for the career you are considering.
For more information or to learn about how security clearance will apply to you, view the eligibility requirements page.
Completion of Year 10 (or equivalent) education required with passes in English and Maths. If you haven't completed Year 10 but are interested in joining, the ADF may be able to support your application.
To join the ADF, you must be healthy and physically fit. This is partially assessed from the completion of an extensive questionnaire covering your medical history, followed by a physical examination.
You’ll also be required to successfully pass a physical fitness assessment.
Female
- Sit-ups (feet held): 20
- Push-ups: 4
- Shuttle Run Score: 6.1.
Male
- Sit-ups (feet held): 20
- Push-ups: 8
- Shuttle Run Score: 6.1.
For further details on medical and physical fitness standards, refer to physical fitness standards for entry into the ADF and medical process for entry into the ADF.
Your Gap Year experience will commence at the start of the year and will conclude 12 months later. Subsequent periods of service in the Regular or Reserve ADF may be offered subject to the requirements of the ADF and your suitability for further service. You may request discharge at any time by providing 21 days’ notice.
If you are currently or have previously served in the ADF or foreign service, you’re not eligible for Gap Year. You must be an Australian Citizen to be eligible for the Gap Year Program.
Course: Army Recruit Course
Duration: 13 weeks
Location: Kapooka, Wagga Wagga, NSW
During training, you'll take part in physical training, weapon handling and shooting, first aid, drill and field craft. You'll be challenged both mentally and physically.
Although it can be demanding, most recruits gain a sense of achievement, purpose and confidence during basic training, and on completion of the course feel justifiably proud of what they have achieved. The priority of our instructors is to help you succeed.
While at Recruit Training, you’ll be allocated one of the 3 roles based on preferences and suitability. Once allocated, you’ll conduct your Initial Employment Training at the Army Logistics Training Centre (ALTC), Australian Army Aviation Training Centre (AAvnTC) and the Wodonga TAFE.
As an Ammunition Supplier, you’ll complete:
Course: Ammunition Supplier Course
Duration: 54 Days
Location: ALTC, Bandiana, Vic
As a Fuel Specialist, you’ll complete:
Course: Operator Petroleum Course
Duration: 85 days
Location: ALTC, Bandiana Vic, AAvnTC, Oakey Qld and Wodonga TAFE, Wodonga Vic
As a Warehouse Coordinator, you'll complete:
Course: Warehouse Coordinator Initial Employment Training
Duration: 45 days
Location: ALTC, Bandiana, Vic
On completion of the Initial Employment Training, you can be posted to Battalions and Regiments throughout Australia with the major units located in Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, Townsville and Darwin.