Job Description

Part‐Time Army Reserve Qualified Trades (Tax‐Free Pay)

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Join to apply for the Part‐Time Army Reserve Qualified Trades (Tax‐Free Pay) role at Australian Army

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3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

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This role offers tax‐free pay based on your skills and experience. Your actual pay will be A$29.50/hr.

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Base pay range

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A$29.50/hr - A$29.50/hr

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Your Role

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Are you interested in making a difference while using your trade skills? The Army Reserve offers a variety of trade roles where you can experience adventure outside your everyday life.

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As a soldier in the Army Reserve, you'll perform military duties and apply your trade skills in a range of environments. You'll work on Army bases and in the field on exercises and deployments across Australia and overseas.

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- Carpenter – Build, maintain and repair a range of Army facilities and support local communities
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- Electrical Technician – Keep the Army's electrical, refrigeration and air‐conditioning equipment in peak working order
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- Electrician – Power the Army's buildings and battle‐management systems
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- Metalsmith – Keep Army vehicles and equipment mission‐ready
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- Plumber – Bring your plumbing skills to the Army Reserve
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Why join the Army Reserve?

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Enjoy the satisfaction of giving something back to Australia while benefiting from:

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- Rewarding work that can be in complete contrast to your day job
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- Tax‐free daily pay
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- Free healthcare and accommodation whilst on exercise or deployment
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- Flexible time commitment – 20‐100 days per year
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- Option to work close to home
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- Supportive team environment
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- Chance to deploy overseas
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- Friendships that last a lifetime
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- No minimum period of service – leave and return whenever you like
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Boost your Income

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On completion of your initial military and employment training you could earn at least $236/day tax‐free. Additional amounts are paid for time spent on exercises and deployments.

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Requirements

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To apply for this role you must:

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- Be at least 17, an Australian citizen, and have completed Year 10 education (or equivalent) with passes in English and Mathematics
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- If you are not an Australian citizen you may still be eligible – please visit ADF Careers Eligibility Page for details
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- Be reasonably fit and healthy; you'll need to pass a physical fitness test before you join
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- Be able to obtain a security clearance
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Specific trade requirements

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- Carpenter: Qualified Carpenter with Certificate III in Carpentry and demonstrated current work experience
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- Electrical Technician: Qualified Electrical Technician with approved apprenticeship or traineeship and full‐time employment requirement
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- Electrician: Qualified Electrician with approved apprenticeship or traineeship and full‐time employment requirement
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- Metalsmith: Qualified Welder 1st Class, Boilermaker Marker Off, Boilermaker Welder or Sheet Metal Worker with approved apprenticeship or traineeship and full‐time employment requirement
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- Plumber: Qualified Plumber with approved apprenticeship or traineeship and full‐time employment requirement
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Apply Now

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Apply now – we'll contact you shortly.

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To view the full position description and learn more about life in the Army Reserve, see Metalsmith – ADF Careers.

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Seniority level

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Not Applicable

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Employment type

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Part‐time

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Job function

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Other – Armed Forces, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and Specialty Trade Contractors

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📌 Part-Time Army Reserve Qualified Trades (Tax-Free Pay) (Queensland)
🏢 Australian Army
📍 Queensland