Options for non-citizens (비호주시민권자을 위한 옵션)

In very rare and exceptional circumstances, if a position cannot be filled by an Australian citizen the citizenship requirement may be waived and applications may be accepted from:

• Permanent residents who can prove they have applied for citizenship
• Permanent residents who are unable to apply for citizenship and are prepared to apply for citizenship after they have completed 90 days of relevant Defence (effective) service.
• Overseas applicants with relevant military experience (see below). (관련 군경력을 가진 해외 응시자; 비시민권자 ; 비 호주영주권자에 해당)

Please be aware that if, as a permanent resident, you refuse citizenship or fail in your application, your ADF service will be terminated.

More information (아래는 보다 자세한 정보를 원할 경우 링크를 통해 얻을 수 있음)

If you’re not sure about your eligibility for Australian citizenship, find out more on the Department of Home Affairs website:

Department of Home Affairs

www.homeaffairs.gov.au

Info line: 131 881

Applicants from overseas (비호주시민권자 / 비호주영주권자의 경우)

If, as a serving or ex-serving member of an overseas service, you can directly transfer your skills and experience to the ADF, you may be able to fill a gap that can’t currently be satisfied by local recruiting. Applications are administered by the individual services, not Defence Force Recruiting, and you can read more about how to apply here: (호주군대에서 호주인중에서 인력을 충당하지 못할 경우에 한함; 각 군대별로 개별적인 인력을 충당함)

Visit the Defence Community Organisation website for detailed information about the range of support services available to ADF members and their families and answers to frequently asked questions.

Overseas recruits

Overseas or ‘Lateral’ recruits are military personnel who have gained entry to the Australian Defence Force based on prior experience in foreign defence forces.

The ADF lateral recruitment program addresses capability shortfalls that cannot otherwise be filled using Australian personnel. Visit the Defence Recruitment website for eligibility criteria.

While the ADF will become a strong support base for your family, you should carefully research and plan your move across the world well before you leave.

For specific military entitlement information visit the ADF Pay and Conditions website, and become familiar with the myGov website, a single-access portal to access all Australian government services.

The Department of Home Affairs is the official source of information regarding moving to and setting in Australia, living and working in Australia.

Resources

• ‘Lateral recruits – family considerations’ handout
• ‘Frequently asked questions’ for lateral recruits and their families.