Are you a recent Year 12 graduate (or about to be) who wants to develop your skills before pursuing study, or take the time to think about your career direction? Or have you been thinking about a job in the Air Force but aren’t sure it’s right for you? Maybe you just want a break from your current job to travel and challenge yourself?
The Air Force Gap Year program provides young Australians who meet general entry requirements an opportunity to broaden their life experience with only a one year commitment. The program offers a 'try before you buy' experience of Air Force training and lifestyle for young men and women, without any obligation to serve beyond the program period.
As an Air Force Administration Assistant, you will contribute to the Permanent Air Force and be employed in one of a wide range of roles in support of personnel throughout the Air Force and the wider Australian Defence Force. Areas that you may work include Personnel Management, Personnel Operations, Operations Resource Management, Command Communication and Air and Ground Operations.
You’ll generally work in well-appointed offices providing a first point of contact to personnel seeking administrative advice and information, using Defence’s computerised human resource programs and a variety of office equipment. Not all your time will be spent in the office, though. You may be given the opportunity to live and work under field conditions when participating in military exercises.
You will be supported throughout your training by professional and enthusiastic Air Force personnel who will provide the guidance necessary for you to achieve your goals. This will begin at the No. 1 Recruit Training Unit at RAAF Base Wagga, where you’ll be enlisted in the Administration Assistant mustering as a trainee. Upon successful completion of recruit training you will be regraded to Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman and will undertake job-specific training at the Basic Administration Assistant Course at the RAAF School of Administrative and Logistics Training, also at RAAF Base Wagga, followed by Administration Assistant duties for approximately seven months at an airbase to consolidate your training.