The Veteran Employment Toolkit
The Veteran Employment Program's Veteran Employment Toolkit is designed to provide advice and resources to help you:
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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.
To find out more, visit the DVA website or email the team.
Support for Employment Program (SFE)
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 program.
To apply for this program, sign into your MyService page and click the Services and Benefits tile.
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:
- Australian Government - APS Jobs Veteran Employment Pathway
- Australian Capital Territory - Support for veterans and their families
- New South Wales - Veterans Employment Program
- Northern Territory - Veterans support
- Queensland - Queensland Veterans' Portal
- South Australia - Veterans SA
- Tasmania - Veterans Programs
- Victoria - Job opportunities for veterans in the Victorian public sector
- Western Australia - Veteran Employment
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.