The Veteran Employment Toolkit

The Veteran Employment Program's Veteran Employment Toolkit [PDF 5.99MB] is designed to provide advice and resources to help you:

  • plan your move to a civilian career
  • apply for jobs
  • adjust to the civilian workforce.

There are also a range of services and supports you can access detailed below.

The Defence Force Transition program

The Defence Force Transition program helps you prepare for a career after separation. This includes training and programs to assist you in your move to civilian employment. 

Veterans' and Families' Hubs

Veterans’ and Families’ Hubs are your one-stop shop for local veteran services and advocacy organisations. The hubs may offer health and mental health services, well-being support, advocacy, employment and housing advice, and social connection.

Visit the DVA website or email veteransandfamilieshubs@dva.gov.au to find out more.

Future Women Jobs Academy 

The Future Women (FW) Jobs Academy is a program designed to support women and gender-diverse people who have previously served in the Australian Defence Force, or their partners, to shape their civilian careers.

Open to participants aged 18 and over, the program offers access to self-guided courses, mentoring, coaching, networking opportunities, and a virtual ticket to the FW Leadership Summit. Participants also gain lifetime membership to the Jobs Academy upon completion.

Learn more at jobsacademy.futurewomen.com/veterans.

Support for Employment Program

If you are unemployed or underemployed, need help to change careers, or support to adjust to the civilian workplace, you may be able to access additional support through the Department of Veterans' Affairs Support for Employment (SFE) program.

If you have been separated from the Permanent Forces for less than 5 years and do not have a DVA rehabilitation plan, you can apply for SFE through your MyService page by clicking the Services and Benefits tile. Please note, if you do not meet the eligibility criteria, you will not have an SFE link within your MyService to apply for this program.

If you don't have a MyService record or have any questions, contact 1800 VETERAN (1800 838 372). 

Online tools to explore careers

Explore Your Career is a home of career information where you can search Industries and Occupations to find a career that's right for you, and what you can do to get there. It also includes links to Fee-free TAFE, apprenticeship support and options for specific industries.

Australian, State and Territory Governments and Veteran Employment

Australian, State and Territory Governments recognise the importance of veteran employment. View their websites for available support.

Self-Employment Assistance

If you’re considering starting a business, or need support to improve an existing small business, help is available through Workforce Australia’s Self-Employment Assistance.

King's Trust Australia’s Enterprise Programme

If you want to explore, start or grow a business, you can get help from the King's Trust Australia’s Enterprise Programme.  The Programme supports transitioning ADF members, veterans, reservists and partners of current and former serving members.

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