July 2026 recruit courses/s
| Activity | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|
| Applications open | 1-Jul-24 | 8-Jul-24 |
| Written selection test | 29-Aug-24 | 17-Sep-24 |
| SAP applications | 16-Jun-25 | 22-Jun-25 |
| Group assessment | 18-Aug-25 | 28-Aug-25 |
| Shuttle run - first attempt | 29-Sep-25 | 29-Sep-25 |
| Shuttle run - second attempt | 10-Nov-25 | 10-Nov-25 |
| Personality profile | 27-Oct-25 | 28-Nov-25 |
| Selection interview | 19-Jan-26 | 5-Feb-26 |
| Physical aptitude test - first attempt | 21-Feb-26 | 22-Feb-26 |
| Physical aptitude test - second attempt | 22-Mar-26 | 22-Mar-26 |
| Pre-employment medical | 7-Apr-26 | 17-Apr-26 |
| Pre-employment checks (police, driving history and reference) | 17-Apr-26 | 22-May-26 |
| Shuttle run re-test | 11-May-26 | 11-May-26 |
| Offer of employment | 8-Jun-26 | 15-Jun-26 |
| Obtain heavy rigid (HR) licence | 29-Jun-26 | 23-Jul-26 |
| Induction evening recruit course 31 | 8-Jul-26 | 8-Jul-26 |
| Induction evening recruit course 32 | 16-Jul -26 | 16-Jul-26 |
| Recruit course 31 commencement | 16-Jul-26 | 2-Dec-26 |
| Recruit course 32 commencement | 24-Jul-26 | 10-Dec-26 |
Note: Dates are subject to change
February 2027 recruit courses/s
| Activity | Start date | End date |
| Registrations open | 1-Jul-24 | 8-Jul-24 |
| Written selection test | 29-Aug-24 | 17-Sep-24 |
| FRV career portal applications | 9-Feb-26 | 22-Feb-26 |
| Group assessment | 16-Mar-26 | 19-Mar-26 |
| Shuttle run - first attempt | 11-May-26 | 11-May-26 |
| Shuttle run - second attempt | 16-Jun-26 | 16-Jun-26 |
| Personality profile | 7-Apr-26 | 8-May-26 |
| Selection interview | 22-Jun-26 | 30-Jul-26 |
| Physical aptitude test – first attempt | 12-Sep-26 | 13-Sep-26 |
| Physical aptitude test – second attempt | 24-Oct-26 | 24-Oct-26 |
| Pre-employment medical | TBC Oct-26 | TBC Oct-26 |
Pre-employment checks (police, driving history and reference) | 1-Oct-26 | 24-Nov-26 |
| Offer of employment | 5-Dec-26 | 15-Dec-26 |
| Obtain heavy rigid (HR) licence | 1-Jan-27 | 30-Jan-27 |
| Recruit course 33 induction night | TBC Jan-27 | TBC Jan-27 |
| Recruit course 33 commencement | TBC Feb-27 | TBC Jun-27 |
Note: Dates are subject to change
2027 & 2028 recruit course/s
| Activity | Start date | End date |
| Applications | 4-May-26 | 17-May-26 |
| Written selection test registration | 1-Jun-26 | 26-Jun-26 |
| Written selection test | 24-Jul-26 | 27-Jul-26 |
| Written selection test results | 27-Aug-26 | 27-Aug-26 |
Note: Dates are subject to change
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