Defence Forces Careers

Attention : Careers update

Applications are now being accepted for General Service Enlistment in the Army.

Please follow this link.

When you choose a career in the Defence Forces, you choose a life like no other.

From peacekeeping operations overseas to specialist training at home, you'll be developing and using skills you never knew you had.

There are four methods of entry into the Defence Forces:

Cadetships
Choose this option if you wish to become an Officer (Leader/Manager) in the Defence Forces.
Apprentices
Choose this option if you wish to become a tradesperson in the Defence Forces.
General Service
Choose this option if you wish to become a Soldier, Airman or Sailor in the Defence Forces.
Specialists
Choose this option if you are:
- Medical professional
- Engineering professional
- Instrumentalist/Conductor
- or wish to become a groom in the Army Equitation School