Defence Career Transition Resources

Transitioning to a civilian career after being in the Defence Force for a long period of time can be difficult. We’ve included a number of helpful resources to help you during this transition to find positive new directions.

Learn how to translate your resume to civilian terminology, school yourself on the latest advice from employers on what they look for from ex-defence, and grow your knowledge on the labour market hot spots. Find out how we can help with your Defence Career Transition.

Translating Your Defence Career To A Civilian Resume


One of the biggest challenges for most Defence personnel is how to translate their military...

Selling Your Defence Career in an Interview


Our own Gillian Kelly gives you tips and advice and selling your defence experience and skills when transitioning into…

Job Search for Ex-Defence Personnel – Resources


If you’ve been in the Australian Defence Force for a large portion of your career, the job market...

Swapping Hats – Defence to Civilian Career Transition


Tips for transitioning from a military career to the civilian sector. Useful for ADF members interested...

Why We Are a Proud ADF Reserves Supporter


Working every week with Defence members during career change and transition we felt really strongly about adding our…

Military Resumes – What to write in a civilian resume


When it comes time to leave the Australian Defence Force a lot of Ex-Defence members...

Finding a Good Military Resume Writer


Finding a Military Resume Writer who can translate your Australian Defence Force experience into terminology that the…

LinkedIn Tips for Military-to-Civilian Transition


For many members leaving the Australian Defence Force, LinkedIn is a new technology that they...

Shedding The Military Brand


When leaving the Defence it’s important to understand that your ‘brand’ is more than your history in the Defence force.…

Potential Jobs For Ex-Defence & How to Find Them


Many military personnel worry that there are no jobs for ex-Defence. The good news is this is not the...

Applying for Australian Public Sector Roles – Tips for ADF


Applying for Public Sector Roles can be difficult if you have not experienced the recruitment and...

Civilian Labour Market Resources for Defence to Civilian Transition


When leaving the Australian Defence Force it's important you undertake effective career...

Military-to-Civilian Resume Writing | Video


Writing a resume for the first time when leaving the Australian Defence Force can be difficult. This video provides…

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