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Contribute to protecting our country in a challenging role that demands physical strength and resilience. Apply nowShortlist About the role As Air Force Security, youll support airbase security and Ground Defence operations. Ensuring the security of airbases and the safety of people is a crucial part of the Air Force and it will be your responsibility to support the provision of a secure and safe operating environment, free of potential threats. What you''ll do Youll enable the Air Force to meet its primary objective of keeping Australia''s air and space capabilities operational. Your responsibilities could include vehicle control point, observation post, reaction force, and vehicle and foot patrolling duties. Key InformationDutiesTraining and skillsProgressionAdditional informationLocations Duties Your duties may include: protective security including the protection of personnel, physical assets, and classified information emergency response for incidents and accidents, including aircraft and motor vehicle accidents traffic and crowd control protective security surveys, compliance activities and reviews security risk management and threat assessments operational security planning security governance, compliance and security inquiries investigation acting as the after-hours initial response contact for an airbase. Training and skills An ADF Gap Year is an exciting opportunity to experience life in the ADF without making a long-term commitment. Your 12-month experience is divided up into stages. First, youll travel to a dedicated training facility to learn the military and job-specific skills you need. Then youll post to a unit to apply your newly learned skills as you are immersed in a team environment on base and on exercises. With paid training, you''ll gain all the skills you need to make the most out of your Gap Year. Plus, you''ll be supported by professional and enthusiastic Air Force personnel wholl guide you to develop the skills you need. Youll continue to receive training as part of your Gap Year to ensure you learn a range of skills that will benefit you, wherever your career takes you. Progression After finishing your Gap Year program, you can choose to continue your full-time career in the Air Force or change to a part-time role in the Air Force Reserve. There is no obligation to serve in the ADF beyond the 12-month Gap Year program period. You can take your new skills and experiences to gain an edge in future careers outside the ADF. Additional information In-Service Information In the Air Force, this role is known as: Security Forces Gap Year Title abbreviation: SECFOR GY. Locations Following training, you could be posted to any Air Force Base or Defence Establishment. This includes the major Air Force operational air bases including RAAF Base Amberley or Townsville in Qld, RAAF Base Darwin or Tindal in NT, RAAF Base Williamtown or Richmond in NSW, RAAF Base Edinburgh in SA, or RAAF Base Pearce in WA. Discover where the Air Force operates across Australia on our base locations map. Duties Duties Your duties may include: protective security including the protection of personnel, physical assets, and classified information emergency response for incidents and accidents, including aircraft and motor vehicle accidents traffic and crowd control protective security surveys, compliance activities and reviews security risk management and threat assessments operational security planning security governance, compliance and security inquiries investigation acting as the after-hours initial response contact for an airbase. Training and skills An ADF Gap Year is an exciting opportunity to experience life in the ADF without making a long-term commitment. Your 12-month experience is divided up into stages. First, youll travel to a dedicated training facility to learn the military and job-specific skills you need. Then youll post to a unit to apply your newly learned skills as you are immersed in a team environment on base and on exercises. With paid training, you''ll gain all the skills you need to make the most out of your Gap Year. Plus, you''ll be supported by professional and enthusiastic Air Force personnel wholl guide you to develop the skills you need. Youll continue to receive training as part of your Gap Year to ensure you learn a range of skills that will benefit you, wherever your career takes you. Progression After finishing your Gap Year program, you can choose to continue your full-time career in the Air Force or change to a part-time role in the Air Force Reserve. There is no obligation to serve in the ADF beyond the 12-month Gap Year program period. You can take your new skills and experiences to gain an edge in future careers outside the ADF. Additional information In-Service Information In the Air Force, this role is known as: Security Forces Gap Year Title abbreviation: SECFOR GY. Locations Following training, you could be posted to any Air Force Base or Defence Establishment. This includes the major Air Force operational air bases including RAAF Base Amberley or Townsville in Qld, RAAF Base Darwin or Tindal in NT, RAAF Base Williamtown or Richmond in NSW, RAAF Base Edinburgh in SA, or RAAF Base Pearce in WA. Discover where the Air Force operates across Australia on our base locations map. Take a look at the role requirementsBefore you apply, make sure you meet the basic role requirements. You''ll find detailed information on the Entry requirements tab. I am an Australian citizenYou need to be an Australian citizen to be eligible for the ADF Gap Year program. I am at least 16.5 years oldYou can start your years however, youll need to be 18 by the time you finish military training for your role. My background can be checkedTo obtain the minimum-security clearance, you must have lived in Australia or have a checkable background for the past 10 years. I have completed Year 10Youll need to have passed Year 10 English and Maths. I am reasonably fit and healthyKeeping fit is a big part of joining the ADF. Youll need to pass a physical fitness test before you join, but dont worry, we''ll give you tips to help you prepare. I have a valid drivers licenceYoull need a standard full, provisional or probationary Australian drivers licence which is not suspended or cancelled.