ADF Assessment Day Coaching
The ADF Assessment Day Coaching program is designed to help candidates prepare for one of the most challenging and competitive stages of the recruitment process. The Assessment Day is designed to identify well-prepared candidates while filtering out those who lack the knowledge, confidence, and preparation required to succeed. Like any high-stakes interview, thorough ADF assessment day preparation can significantly improve your chances of being recommended. Our virtual coaching program simulates the Assessment Day experience, helping you understand the format, anticipate common ADF assessment day questions, and build confidence before your interview.
Through personalised ADF interview coaching, we identify your strengths and areas for improvement, provide expert feedback and guidance, refine your responses, and help eliminate potential red flags that may affect your performance. Candidates preparing for the earlier recruitment stages can also build confidence with our Free ADF JOA Practice Test before progressing to Assessment Day. Our ADF candidate coaching program is tailored for both Officer and Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) applicants. For NCO candidates, the Assessment Day is the final stage of the recruitment process before an enlistment decision is made. For officer applicants, strong performance during the ADF recruitment interview is essential to progress to the Officer Selection Board (OSB).
To maximise your chances of success, we recommend preparing for every stage of recruitment, including the ADF Application Process, while using practical ADF assessment day tips, targeted interview preparation, and expert defence force interview coaching to perform with confidence on the day.
What you will get:
ADF Assessment Day Coaching Package
FREE
1x FREE Initial Assessment Coaching Call
What's included?
- A meeting with your specialist coach to discuss your individual aspirations and application process.
- Helps your specialist coach gauge your personal profile, achievements and experiences in order to craft your most ideal responses in the interviews.
- Gives you a taste of what we offer in our coaching program through detailed explanations.
- Establish personal lines of communication with your coach via email, messenger, iMessage, etc.
$165
/ per session
4 x Structured Question based content sessions
What's included?
- One on one training with our expert coaches all of which have recently received HIGH RECOMMENDATIONS throughout their processes
- Oriented around preparing candidates for every type of personal, military/job role, psychology and leadership question they may encounter on the day.
- Instantaneous and direct feedback provided after each attempted question.
- UNLIMITED Follow up feedback provided through online message platforms.
- Crafting ideal responses with your coach that suit YOU and avoid sending red flags
$300
/ each
2 x Simulated Assessment Day Interviews
What's included?
- One on one COMPLETE mock interview with coaches who have FIRST HAND ADF interview experience.
- Each session is the COMPLETE 2 stage interview that you will encounter on the day
- Stage 1 consists of Personal, leadership and military/job role questions.
- Stage 2 consists of Military and Psych questions.
- 2 Complete Assessment Day interviews spread out over the span of a few days/weeks ensure no skill fade, as well as an opportunity to refine and finalise candidate responses
$165
/ session
1 x Content question review & Debrief session
What's included?
- One on one private session
- Conducted after the question-based content sessions and simulated assessment day interviews
- Revision of selected questions (across all interviewing areas) to target a candidates’ weak responses.
- Enhancement of a candidates presentation technique, eye contact and body language
Total 7+ hours of training AND unlimited after-hours support! (COMPARED @ $1800+ for only 1.5 hour’s worth of training!)
Payment plans can be organised, and full payment is NOT required upfront (Pay-per-session system).
Once a coach is allocated to you, they will remain your coach throughout your ADF application journey to build rapport and understanding (with client approval)
Frequently Asked Questions
The ADF Assessment Day typically includes a psychological interview, an ADF recruitment interview, and a medical assessment. Candidates may also be required to provide supporting documents and complete additional checks depending on their chosen role.
The best way to prepare is to research your preferred role, understand the ADF values, review your application, and practise answering common interview questions. Structured ADF assessment day coaching can help you identify gaps in your preparation and build confidence before your interview.
Common ADF assessment day questions focus on your motivation for joining, understanding of your chosen role, knowledge of the Australian Defence Force, and examples that demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and resilience.
Yes. All candidates complete the Assessment Day, but officer applicants who perform well may progress to the Officer Selection Board. Learn more about our ADF Officer Selection Board Coaching program.
Professional ADF interview coaching helps candidates understand the interview format, improve their responses, and receive personalised feedback before attending their Assessment Day.
ADF Officer Selection Board Coaching
Expert ADF OSB coaching with mock interviews, group exercises, and personalised feedback to build confidence.
Application Process
Submitting your application to the ADF involves six primary steps, with certain pathways requiring additional steps.
Aviation/Pilot
The recruitment process for aspiring Pilots in Defence mirrors that of becoming an Officer, with the exception that Pilot candidates undergo additional aptitude testing.
