Requirements Citizenship 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 on the 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 58 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.
For more information or to learn about how security clearance will apply to you, view the eligibility requirements page.
Education and experience Completion of Year 10 (or equivalent) education required with passes in English and Maths and, at least, a relevant Diploma (AQF level 5) in one of the following fields (or similar): Sports Science Exercise Science Exercise Physiology.
You'll also need to be a strong swimmer and meet the swimming requirements of a Pool Lifeguard qualification and provide evidence of 2 years relevant experience in the following areas: athlete screening sport science tools and technology athlete load monitoring management athlete management systems.
If you haven't completed Year 10 but are interested in joining, the ADF may be able to support your application.
Health and fitness To join the ADF, you must be healthy and physically fit.
This is partially assessed from the completion of an extensive questionnaire covering your medical history, followed by a physical examination.
You'll also be required to successfully pass a physical fitness assessment.
Female Sit-ups (feet held): 30 Push-ups: 10 Shuttle Run Score: 9.5.
Male Sit-ups (feet held): 30 Push-ups: 20 Shuttle Run Score: 9.5.
Additional physical fitness requirements Upon graduation from recruit training, you'll need to pass the Physical Training Instructor (PTI) Specialist Physical Fitness Test in accordance with the Air Force Fitness and Testing Manual.
These standards will vary depending on your age category.
PTI trainees need to successfully satisfy all requirements of the ADF Physical Training School (ADFPTS) entry test prior to attending the ADF PTI course.
This course is typically conducted 4-8 weeks after recruit training and comprises of the following 6 components: Male vertical rope climb: 4 metres twice without touching the floor (scissor or stirrup method) push-ups: 40 (1:2 cadence) sit-ups (feet not held): 35 (1:3 cadence) chin-ups: 9 (1:3 cadence) 5km run: under 23 minutes 400 metre swim: under 13 minutes conducted in the following sequence: 100 metre freestyle 100 metre backstroke/back scull 100 metre sidestroke 100 metre breaststroke.
Female vertical rope climb: 4 metres once (scissor or stirrup method) push-ups: 25 (1:2 cadence) sit-ups (feet not held): 35 (1:3 cadence) chin-ups: 5 (1:3 cadence) 5km run: under 25 minutes 400 metre swim: under 13 minutes conducted in the following sequence: 100 metre freestyle 100 metre backstroke/back scull 100 metre sidestroke 100 metre breaststroke.
The ADFPTS physical entry test is conducted sequentially and is designed to provide a practical evaluation of your capacity to undertake further training with reduced risk of preventable injury.
To ensure the physical standards required are maintained, you'll be further assessed biannually for physical fitness throughout your career.
For further details on medical and physical fitness standards, refer to physical fitness standards for entry into the ADF and medical process for entry into the ADF.
Period of service You'll be enlisted for an Initial Minimum Period of Service (IMPS) of 2 years.




Subsequent periods of service may be offered subject to the requirements of the ADF and your suitability for further service.
You'll have a Careers Coach who can advise on how IMPS will relate to your chosen occupation and personal situation.
You may request discharge at any time provided you do not have an outstanding IMPS obligation.
Training Military training Course: Air Force Recruit Course Duration: 11 weeks Location: RAAF Base Wagga, NSW During this training you will transition from civilian to Service life, acquiring the basic knowledge, skills and physical fitness required for your role; and learning to become an effective and productive member of the Air Force.
The major elements of the course include: personal development and teamwork parade drill weapon handling and firing airfield defence fire fighting physical fitness Air Force history, customs and traditions military law.
After graduation, you'll undertake Initial Employment Training (IET) in your trade or category.
Employment training Course: ADF Physical Training Instructor (PTI) Course* Duration: 18 weeks Location: ADF Physical Training School (ADFPTS), HMAS Cerberus, Vic The purpose of the course is to train and assess you against the standards required of a PTI in the ADF.
Course modules include: apply human anatomy and physiology produce physical conditioning programs facilitate physical training lessons facilitate physical fitness assessments educate members on health, fitness and wellbeing provide first aid course pool lifeguard course wet bulb temperature user course implement sporting events provide reconditioning support physical fitness centre facility administration military environment instructional techniques strength and conditioning training methods.
PTI trainees will be promoted to Corporal on successful completion of this course.
*Note: you'll need to have met the requirements of the ADFPTS entry test prior to accessing this course (see Health and Fitness section for details).
RequirementsTraining Citizenship 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 on the 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 58 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.
For more information or to learn about how security clearance will apply to you, view the eligibility requirements page.
Education and experience Completion of Year 10 (or equivalent) education required with passes in English and Maths and, at least, a relevant Diploma (AQF level 5) in one of the following fields (or similar): Sports Science Exercise Science Exercise Physiology.
You'll also need to be a solid swimmer and meet the swimming requirements of a Pool Lifeguard qualification and provide evidence of 2 years relevant experience in the following areas: athlete screening sport science tools and technology athlete load monitoring management athlete management systems.
If you haven't completed Year 10 but are interested in joining, the ADF may be able to support your application.
Health and fitness To join the ADF,



you must be healthy and physically fit.
This is partially assessed from the completion of an extensive questionnaire covering your medical history, followed by a physical examination.
You'll also be required to successfully pass a physical fitness assessment.
Female Sit-ups (feet held): 30 Push-ups: 10 Shuttle Run Score: 9.5.
Male Sit-ups (feet held): 30 Push-ups: 20 Shuttle Run Score: 9.5.
Additional physical fitness requirements Upon graduation from recruit training, you'll need to pass the Physical Training Instructor (PTI) Specialist Physical Fitness Test in accordance with the Air Force Fitness and Testing Manual.
These standards will vary depending on your age category.
PTI trainees need to successfully satisfy all requirements of the ADF Physical Training School (ADFPTS) entry test prior to attending the ADF PTI course.
This course is typically conducted 4-8 weeks after recruit training and comprises of the following 6 components: Male vertical rope climb: 4 metres twice without touching the floor (scissor or stirrup method) push-ups: 40 (1:2 cadence) sit-ups (feet not held): 35 (1:3 cadence) chin-ups: 9 (1:3 cadence) 5km run: under 23 minutes 400 metre swim: under 13 minutes conducted in the following sequence: 100 metre freestyle 100 metre backstroke/back scull 100 metre sidestroke 100 metre breaststroke.
Female vertical rope climb: 4 metres once (scissor or stirrup method) push-ups: 25 (1:2 cadence) sit-ups (feet not held): 35 (1:3 cadence) chin-ups: 5 (1:3 cadence) 5km run: under 25 minutes 400 metre swim: under 13 minutes conducted in the following sequence: 100 metre freestyle 100 metre backstroke/back scull 100 metre sidestroke 100 metre breaststroke.
The ADFPTS physical entry test is conducted sequentially and is designed to provide a practical evaluation of your capacity to undertake further training with reduced risk of preventable injury.
To ensure the physical standards required are maintained, you'll be further assessed biannually for physical fitness throughout your career.
For further details on medical and physical fitness standards, refer to physical fitness standards for entry into the ADF and medical process for entry into the ADF.
Period of service You'll be enlisted for an Initial Minimum Period of Service (IMPS) of 2 years.
Subsequent periods of service may be offered subject to the requirements of the ADF and your suitability for further service.
You'll have a Careers Coach who can advise on how IMPS will relate to your chosen occupation and personal situation.
You may request discharge at any time provided you do not have an outstanding IMPS obligation.
Training Military training Course: Air Force Recruit Course Duration: 11 weeks Location: RAAF Base Wagga, NSW During this training you will transition from civilian to Service life, acquiring the basic knowledge, skills and physical fitness required for your role; and learning to become an effective and productive member of the Air Force.
The major elements of the course include: personal development and teamwork parade drill weapon handling and firing airfield defence fire fighting physical fitness Air Force history, customs and traditions military law.
After graduation, you'll undertake Initial Employment Training (IET) in your trade or category.
Employment training Course: ADF Physical Training Instructor (PTI) Course* Duration: 18 weeks Location: ADF Physical Training School (ADFPTS), HMAS Cerberus, Vic The purpose of the course is to train and assess you against the standards required of a PTI in the ADF.
Course modules include: apply human anatomy and physiology produce physical conditioning programs facilitate physical training lessons facilitate physical fitness assessments educate members on health, fitness and wellbeing provide first aid course pool lifeguard course wet bulb temperature user course implement sporting events provide reconditioning support physical fitness centre facility administration military environment instructional techniques strength and conditioning training methods.
PTI trainees will be promoted to Corporal on successful completion of this course.
*Note: you'll need to have met the requirements of the ADFPTS entry test prior to accessing this course (see Health and Fitness section for details).

📌 Physical Training Instructor (Canberra)
🏢 Australian Defence Force
📍 Canberra