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 54 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 Year 10 English and Maths.
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): 20 Shuttle Run Score: 5.1.
Male Sit-ups (feet held): 20 Shuttle Run Score: 6.1.
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 6 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.
Additional requirements You'll be required to obtain Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) security clearance prior to commencement of Initial Employment Training (IET).
As this role requires Negative Vetting Level 2 (NV2) clearance, you'll be required to apply for NV2 clearance prior to the commencement of IET.
Training Military training Course: Air Force Recruit Course Duration: 11 weeks Location: RAAF Base Wagga, NSW During this training, you'll 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: Cyber Systems Specialist Initial Course Duration: 33 weeks (subject to change) Location: Defence Force School of Signals (DFSS), Simpson Barracks, Macleod, Vic You'll attend the DFSS and learn a range of skills required for your role as Cyber Systems Specialist, such as: networking and cyberspace radio frequency fundamentals satellite systems server administration and configuration routing and switching essentials cybersecurity network information assurance and configuration management Defence technical regulatory awareness basic electronics.
Further training As a Cyber Systems Specialist, you'll benefit from a dedicated learning and development program in line with ADF expectations and aligned with industry standards.
You'll continue to grow your technical development and skills in line with rank progression.
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 54 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 Year 10 English and Maths.
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): 20 Shuttle Run Score: 5.1.
Male Sit-ups (feet held): 20 Shuttle Run Score: 6.1.
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 6 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.
Additional requirements You'll be required to obtain Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) security clearance prior to commencement of Initial Employment Training (IET).
As this role requires Negative Vetting Level 2 (NV2) clearance, you'll be required to apply for NV2 clearance prior to the commencement of IET.
Training Military training Course: Air Force Recruit Course Duration: 11 weeks Location: RAAF Base Wagga, NSW During this training, you'll 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: Cyber Systems Specialist Initial Course Duration: 33 weeks (subject to change) Location: Defence Force School of Signals (DFSS), Simpson Barracks, Macleod, Vic You'll attend the DFSS and learn a range of skills required for your role as Cyber Systems Specialist, such as: networking and cyberspace radio frequency fundamentals satellite systems server administration and configuration routing and switching essentials cybersecurity network information assurance and configuration management Defence technical regulatory awareness basic electronics.
Further training As a Cyber Systems Specialist, you'll benefit from a dedicated learning and development program in line with ADF expectations and aligned with industry standards.
You'll continue to grow your technical development and skills in line with rank progression.

📌 Cyber Systems Specialist (Canberra)
🏢 Australian Defence Force
📍 Canberra