Assessment Day Preparation Session

ASSESSMENT DAY OVERVIEW

 Psychologist

 Medical

 Defence Interview
PSYCHOLOGIST

 Check to see if you are mentally suitable for service

 Realistic understanding of the lifestyle
 Coping mechanisms for being away from home and dealing with
stress
 Resilience
 Previous experience

 If not recommended, you will be told and given a road map for re-
applying
MEDICAL

 Medical Assessment with a Doctor

 Only discuss conditions previously diagnosed by a

Doctor – not by google

 Appropriate underwear
DEFENCE INTERVIEW

 Your JOB INTERVIEW

 Research your job on www.defencejobs.gov.au
 Tested for all jobs in your preference list
 Results: you will be advised if you are recommended
or not and given a road map for re-applying
 *Note: Due to COVID19 restrictions DI interviews will be
conducted via phone or video call, your EC will have the most
current information
RECOMMENDED AREAS OF RESEARCH
EG: DEFENCE JOBS ‘HOW TO JOIN’ AD VIDEOS
DEFENCE.GOV.AU
SERVICE WEB AND FB PAGES
DEFENCE JOBS YOUTUBE
CURRENT AFFAIRS, NEWS, PODCASTS
DEFENCE INTERVIEW
INITIAL TRAINING

 What initial military training will you be undertaking?

 What initial employment training will you be undertaking?

 How long and where?

OFFICER ENTRY TRAINING

 Navy 22 weeks – HMAS Creswell

 Army 18 Months – Royal Military College
 Air Force 17 weeks – RAAF Base East Sale
OFFICER ENTRY TRAINING
 What type of training will you be doing?
 Command, manage and  Drill
Leadership training  First Aid
 Weapon handling and firing  Survival at Sea (N)
 Military history  Airfield Defence (AF)
 Military customs and traditions  Field Craft (A)
 Military Law  Navigation
GENERAL ENTRY TRAINING
 Navy 11 weeks - HMAS Cerberus
 Army 80 days – Army Recruit Training
Centre, Kapooka
 Air Force 10.6 weeks - 1 Recruit Training Unit,
RAAF Base Wagga
GENERAL ENTRY TRAINING

 Weapons training  Naval customs and

and handling traditions (N)
 Military Law  Survival at sea (N)
 Drill  Airfield defence
 First Aid and fire fighting
 Customs and (AF)
traditions  Service history
 Field craft (A)
 Navigation
WHAT DOES THE AUSTRALIAN
DEFENCE FORCE DO? (DEFENCE.GOV.AU, SERVICE FB & WEB PAGES)

 Defend Australia’s borders

 Contribute to the security of
Australia’s immediate neighbourhood
 Part of the International Coalition
Forces
 Responding to local and international
emergencies, including natural
disasters
ADF MAJOR BASES (DEFENCE.GOV.AU)
ADF CONDITIONS OF SERVICE (IMPORTANT INFORMATION BOOKLET ON HUB)

 Drugs  Combat Operations – Weapons

Training
 Alcohol
 Initial Minimum Period of Service
 Military Discipline System (IMPS)

 Defence Force  Unrestricted Service

Discipline Act
 Potential posting locations
 Equity and Diversity
SERVICE VALUES (WHAT DO THEY MEAN TO YOU? HOW DO YOU DEMONSTRATE THEM?)

HONOUR COURAGE RESPECT

HONESTY RESPECT EXCELLENCE
COURAGE INITIATIVE AGILITY
INTEGRITY TEAMWORK DEDICATION
LOYALTY INTEGRITY
TEAMWORK
 PERSONAL QUALITIES,
MOTIVATIONS AND CIRCUMSTANCES
TEAMWORK

Think of a scenario where you worked as part of a team…

 School
 Full-time/part time
 Team sport
 Volunteering
 Think outside of the box…
LEADERSHIP – OFFICER CANDIDATES

Think of a scenario where you demonstrated leadership…

 School
 Work
 Team sport
 Volunteering
 Cadets
 Think outside of the box…
PHYSICAL TRAINING QUESTIONS

You Do Not Do A Fitness Test At Assessment Day

But, expect that you will be asked what your current level of fitness is, and
if you can pass the PFA;
 What is your current fitness plan?
 Do you know the fitness test standard for your service?
 Have you attempted the pre entry fitness assessment?
 If you are able, run one yourself using the app so you have a
realistic and current idea of your level of fitness to discuss
PFA – PHYSICAL FITNESS ASSESSMENT
Push Ups Sit Ups Shuttle Run
Navy 6 20 6.1
Army 8 45 7.5
Army 2 20 5.5
Pathways*
Air Force 4 20 6.5
Fitness Tips
 Get the ADF Active App

 Do push ups anywhere anytime

 Do not do them on your knees, if you
need to regress do incline or
hand-release push ups

 Start doing beep test every week to track

your progress and test your program

 Don’t stop at the standard – the fitter you

are now, the easier it will be later
INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES
 General presentation
 Confidence
 Eye Contact
 Professionally Dressed

 Body language
 Fidgeting
 Eye contact

 Communication
 Clear, confident, succinct
 Rehearse answers to likely questions
 FINAL MESSAGE

 Dress: Smart attire, this is a job interview

 Have all Medical documents and reports if necessary

 Bring a Resume with all the things you have done
 Get plenty of sleep the night before
 Eat a good breakfast
 Keep up your fitness training
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defencejobs.gov.au
WID-Northern@dfr.com.au