Your Role

As an Army Artillery Soldier, you’ll be part of the close-knit team that operates at the forefront of combat and security operations. You’ll learn to be the eyes and ears of the battlefield, by providing artillery fire, systematic surveillance and target identification- whilst working with advanced equipment and powerful weapons.

In the Army, you’ll be paid from day one to gain all the skills needed with extensive on-the-job training. You’ll enjoy a competitive salary, job security, opportunities for career progression, mateship, adventure and travel, all while making a difference to Australia.

The Artillery Soldier pathway will provide you with the skills to advance in one of four roles:

Artillery Observer – Be the eyes and the ears of the battlefield. Use high-tech equipment to locate enemy targets and gather battlespace intelligence.

Artillery Operator – Be part of the team that sets up, aims and fires one of the Army’s most powerful weapons, operating advanced equipment to deliver accurate and effective fire support.

Artillery Command Systems Operator – Use advanced surveillance equipment, to understand the battlefield, identify targets and produce & communicate firing solutions for artillery and other available firepower.

Air Defence Operator –Use radar systems to identify and analyse threats, using surface-to-air missile systems to neutralise and destroy them.

Benefits

- Competitive salary

- Job security
- Superannuation of 16.4% - 4.4% over the Australian average, meaning you can retire with more
- Free medical and dental care
- Get paid to train from day one - no experience required
- Become a homeowner: get help to buy a home
- Cheaper living:



rent allowance or subsidised rental
- Career progression and development opportunities

- Travel and adventure

- Free fitness facilities
- Support for your family: subsidised healthcare, free access to on-base gyms and pools, family and community programs, resources for school transitions

Competitive Salary + Generous Superannuation of 16.4% Starting salary while training: $60,517 per year

Salary after completing training: $86,453 per year

Your salary will continue to increase based on your rank and years of service.

Location

Once you have completed your training, you could be posted to one of the many Army bases and units across Australia. Most of these positions are in North QLD, South QLD, and the NT.

Eligibility For this role, you must:

- Be at least 17 at the time of enlistment, an Australian Citizen, and have completed an Australian Year 10 education (or equivalent) with passes in English and Maths
- If you are not an Australian Citizen, please visit the ADF Careers Eligibility Page to confirm you meet the requirements for a career in the ADF
- Be reasonably fit and healthy
- Be able to successfully obtain a security clearance

Application Checklist Before applying, here is additional information:

- Eligibility Checklist Eligibility - ADF Careers
- Ways to Join Ways To Join - ADF Careers
- Application Process Application Process - ADF Careers

How to Apply

1. Click ‘Quick Apply’ to express your interest and speak with a recruiter. An ADF Careers team member will call you within 5 business days.
2. Ready to apply now? Visit the link below to view the full position description and submit your application today.

Artillery Soldier - ADF Careers

📌 Artillery Soldier (No Experience) (Brisbane)
🏢 ADF Careers
📍 Brisbane