Getting a posting order is exciting and stressful in equal measure. You have deadlines, a family to organize, and a household to pack — often with very little lead time. Hunt Removals, based in South Nowra, NSW, has been helping ADF personnel navigate Defense relocations for decades, and we know exactly what’s involved. If you’re searching for a removalist who understands the Defense posting process, find us on Google Maps or call 02 4422 7742 to talk through your move.
This guide covers the key things Defense members need to know when planning a household relocation — from posting order to keys in the door. Moving with the Australian Defense Force? Hunt Removals’ Guide for ADF Personnel is designed to be your first reference point from the moment that order arrives.
Time moves quickly after a posting order lands. The ADF relocation system is managed through Toll Transitions, which coordinates removals, temporary accommodation, travel, and allowances on behalf of Defense. Once you receive your order, Toll will assign you a case manager and ask you to complete an Application for Relocation (AFR) and a household inventory online. The sooner you get those forms in, the more flexibility you’ll have with pack and move dates.
Where Hunt Removals fits in: once your Toll case manager has confirmed your removal entitlements and issued your move plan, you may have options around your removalist. Our team is experienced in working within the Defense relocation framework, so we can coordinate directly with your case manager to keep things on track. If you want to understand the full picture before calling Toll, Moving with the Australian Defense Force? Hunt Removals’ Guide for ADF Personnel is a practical starting point.
ADF household relocations have specific standards — careful packing, accurate inventories, and reliable delivery to tight schedules. Hunt Removals has carried out Defense Force removals for many years and understands what’s required. Our staff are professionally trained through the Australian Furniture Removers Association, and we carry one of the lowest damage claim rates in Australia — something that matters when your belongings are crossing state lines.
For a Defense relocation, we can assist with:
Whether you’re moving from South Nowra to Darwin, Townsville, or anywhere else across the country, no move is too large or too far. You can learn more about our full service offering on our furniture removal and interstate removals page.
Defense postings don’t always align with housing availability. You might need to be at your new base weeks before your DHA property is ready, or your family might be staying behind temporarily. That’s a situation we see regularly with Defense members, and secure storage is often the answer.
Hunt Removals can store the entire contents of your home at our South Nowra facility. This is whole-house storage, not self storage. Your household goods can be uplifted on schedule and stored safely until your new home is ready to receive them — no double-handling stress, no gaps in the chain. Read more on our furniture storage page.
Moving with the Australian Defense Force? Hunt Removals’ Guide for ADF Personnel addresses the questions we hear most from Defense members planning a relocation.
Yes. We’re familiar with how the Defense relocation process works and can coordinate with your Toll case manager to fit within your approved move plan. Talk to us early so we can align on dates.
Urgent removals are something we handle regularly. Call Mark Gavan directly on 0411 760 770 to discuss timeframes. We’ll do our best to accommodate short-notice Defense moves wherever possible.
Absolutely. We move Australia-wide from our South Nowra base. The Shoalhaven is home to HMAS Albatross at Nowra, and we regularly assist Defense families in the region with postings to other bases around the country.
A Defense move has enough moving parts already. Our job is to make the removalist side of things straightforward, reliable, and stress-free for you and your family. Hunt Removals is a family-owned, owner-operated business — you’ll deal with the owner from start to finish, not a call center. Moving with the Australian Defense Force? Hunt Removals’ Guide for ADF Personnel is here to help you feel prepared before the first box is packed. Get a quote or call us on 02 4422 7742 and we’ll walk you through exactly what we can do for your ADF relocation from South Nowra, NSW.