* UPDATE 15/7/21* The Career Transition Scheme (CTAS) is a program that has been run by the Department of Defence for a number of years. Recently, changes have been made by the Department of Defence regarding career transition support. We are in the process of clarifying current information and benefits available to defence personnel, which means much of the information on this page is now inaccurate. If you have any information that can help us to update this page please contact us here.  For now, here is a summary of what we understand as the latest updates… The new program is called Defence Force Transition Program (DFTP). DFTP is available to all permanent members of the ADF and full-time Reservists.  Program initiatives include: ADF Member and Family Transition Seminars Job Search Preparation Workshops Career Transition Coaching   Refer to the Defence website for more information The Career Transition Scheme (CTAS) is a program run by the Department of Defence. It is designed to give Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel support as they prepare for a civilian career. The program offers job search preparation workshops, approved absences to attend things like interviews and coaching sessions, training funding, career transition coaching, CV coaching and even financial counselling. In this article you will discover: Who is eligible for CTAS How CTAS benefits are determined The purpose of CTAS CTAS for RPL How to prepare your CTAS application for RPL funding How to complete your CTAS application Planning your career beyond CTAS Action steps to take right now