Ex-Defence Employment Program
Since 2018, we’ve helped more than 870 veterans secure meaningful employment after Defence. Let us help you find your next role.
We support you in your search for civilian employment with our tailored program for ex-Defence members. It’s free and available online or over the phone.
TYPES OF SUPPORT
Whether you’re currently transitioning or have been out of the Australian Defence Force for a while, our highly trained team will work with you to determine how they can best support your search for employment.
This support may include:
- Help translating ex-serving Defence members' military skills to the civilian job market
- Support in interpreting selection criteria and writing CVs, application letters and social media profiles
- Access to employers across Australia
- Training and development
- Vocational counselling
- Career development
- Interview coaching
“The team was there to support me. I knew at all times I could contact them to discuss employment opportunities. I would absolutely recommend the RSL Employment Program to any ex-Defence members." - Jacinta Veitch, ex-serving Employment Program client
To be eligible, you must:
- be an Australian resident
- be either an ex-serving member of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) not in regular employment OR a current ADF member with a confirmed discharge date no later than 4 months in the future
- have exhausted all Defence Force Transition Program (DFTP) entitlements
- not currently be eligible for, or require support from, the DVA Work Rehabilitation Program.
Still have questions? Download the FAQ document below to get the answers.
If you have any concerns about how employment might impact any DVA entitlements received by you or your partner, we recommend you contact the DVA directly.
2023
2022
2021
Prime Minister’s Veterans’ Employment Program – Excellence in Supporting Partner Employment – Finalist
Australian Defence Industry Awards – Veteran Support Program of the Year – Finalist
2020
Prime Minister’s Veterans’ Employment Program – Excellence in Supporting Spouse Employment – Winner
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