In-service title: Personnel Capability Specialist

As a Personnel Administration Specialist in the Air Force, you could work in a wide range of roles in support of Air Force members and the wider ADF.

You’ll provide guidance and advice to members on human resources policy, procedures and corporate governance including finance and information management.

You'll be paid while you train, and on completion of your Initial Military Training and Employment Training, you’ll earn at least:

From working with commanders and assisting members on welfare and wellbeing management, to drafting communication messages, you’ll play a vital role in supporting Air Force members in a variety of environments.

When Air Force members deploy on operations, you’ll be one of the first people on the ground to maintain the Air Force's most valued assets - its people - not just from a capability perspective, but in terms of their welfare as well.

Working as part of a team, your duties may include:

- people management - assisting members and commanders with the interpretation of policies and processing of applications to ensure members and commanders are fully informed of their responsibilities
- personnel operations - exercise and operations planning to identify the best staff to fill required positions for deployment and field exercises
- air and ground operations - working with squadron executives, flying crew, maintenance staff and base services on the coordination of unit operations
- resource and knowledge management - delivering the coordination, management, performance and governance of the Air Force’s financial, human and knowledge resources
- communications effects - drafting and distributing communication messages for internal and external channels (including website content and social media platforms) and liaise with host nations to coordinate visits.

How you'll progress





Opportunities for progression and upskilling continue throughout your career. As you progress, the Air Force will provide you with development opportunities to assist you with your increasing leadership responsibility, as well as further education and specialised training within your chosen role. This world-class training will strengthen your skillset and help you to lead teams of aviators in future.

Where you'll work

Following training, you may be posted to any Air Force base within Australia or possibly overseas, although overseas postings are limited. The major bases for this role are:

- RAAF Base Edinburgh, SA
- RAAF Base Tindal, NT
- RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW.

Your posting will take into consideration both service requirements and your posting location preferences.

You find out who you truly are and what you truly want.

You must be an Australian citizen to serve in the ADF. However, Australian permanent residents may be eligible. For more details, visit the "Citizenship" tab onthe Eligibility Requirements page.

Age

You can apply for a role in the ADF from 16.5 years of age and must be at least 17 to join. The maximum age to join is 59 years.

Licences

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.

Security requirements

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.

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📌 Personnel Administration Specialist (Melbourne)
🏢 ADF Careers
📍 Melbourne