GENDER & DIVERSITY

Equality For All

We Welcome Diversity

The ADF believes its members should reflect the diverse society that Australia is today. The Navy, Army and Air Force embrace Australians from all cultural backgrounds, and the significance of people's culture and beliefs is recognised and respected, subject to operational and occupational health and safety requirements.

Equal Opportunities for Women Across Every Role

Chief of the Defence Force

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) aspires to have the best people join our team, ensuring a highly skilled and professional military force. We know Australia’s top talent represents a variety of cultures, backgrounds and languages, and we believe the best outcomes for the ADF are achieved through utilising this diversity in thought and approach. Joining the ADF will allow you to pursue a professionally rewarding and extraordinary career, in which you are respected, supported, and recognised for your achievements and contributions to our team. If you are considering a career in the ADF, I encourage you to talk to ADF Careers to find out more about the promising future we can offer.

General Angus J. Campbell, AO, DSC
Chief of the Defence Force

Equal Opportunities for Women Across Every Role

The ADF provides a supportive, modern culture for women looking for a career. In fact, every job in the ADF is now open to women following the Government’s removal of gender restrictions from ADF combat roles. The ADF is committed to equal opportunities for advancement and promotion, aiming to get the best person for each job based on their ability.

So whether your daughter is interested in a career in engineering or technical trades, combat or security, healthcare, logistics or business administration, there's an ADF role that's right for her. It's an exciting career choice for women with incredible benefits they won't find anywhere else.

The ADF's Discrimination and Harassment Policy

Equity and diversity principles apply to all ADF personnel. 'Equity and diversity' means fair treatment with everyone given equal opportunity to make the most of their talents and abilities. The ADF aims to achieve this through the application of the following principles:

Treating each other with dignity and respect
Recognising that everyone is different and valuing those differences
Maximising the different contributions people can make to the team
Making judgements based on fairness and merit
Eliminating artificial, unfair and inappropriate barriers to workplace participation
Providing appropriate means to monitor and address discrimination and harassment
Providing opportunities for flexibility when meeting organisational requirements
Consulting personnel on policies and decisions that affect them.