The Geelong community has received special insight into a career in the defence force thanks to a visit from Navy, Army and Air Force members.
Members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) visited Geelong in the Mobile ADF Careers Centre (MACC) this week for the public to meet with career specialists.
Navy Lieutenant Sarah Lister said the MACC’s visit went well, with people able to discover the variety of roles available.
“It (MACC) gave people in the Geelong community an opportunity to chat about a career within the defence force,” she said.
“It’s basically our recruiting centre on wheels, and it’s a giant bus that travels around Australia targeting rural, regional, and remote communities.
“People who were interested in chatting about careers were able to come on board and discuss their options, both within reserve and full-time roles in the ADF.”
Lieutenant Lister has been in the Navy for three years and said she had always been interested in joining the defence force.
“It was about getting a stronger sense of purpose and feeling like I’m doing something bigger than myself,” she said.
“I’ve been able to travel to different countries, and I’ve sailed up and down the east coast of Australia more times than I can count.
“This is one of the most rewarding things that I’ve ever done in my life and…if it’s something that you’re considering, then you should just do it, as you only regret the chances that you don’t take.”
The MACC visited the Geelong waterfront during the Geelong Revival Motoring Festival from 28 to 30 November, before moving to Royal Geelong Showgrounds from 1 to 3 December.
