The Roles

Are you interested in joining the Army in a vital trade role? Choose from a range of important Army trade roles where you get to work with high-tech equipment, vehicles, marine vehicles or aircraft. You’ll do general soldier duties including manning defensive positions, patrolling, traffic control, camouflaging of vehicles and field equipment and navigation.

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.

Browse Army roles below:

Common Duties

- As an Avionics Technician, you’ll maintain a range of avionics equipment on aircraft. You’ll specialise in the inspection, modification, repair, testing and maintenance of Army aircraft, engines, armament and safety and ancillary equipment.

- As an Electronic Systems Technician, you’ll work in a team who are responsible for looking after some of the world’s most technologically advanced equipment, where you’ll handle and maintain a range of high-tech Army assets. From weapons systems and vehicles, to medical equipment and electronic surveillance devices, your key tasks will be to keep these vital technologies operating.

- As a Marine Technician, you’ll be a valued member of a team, operating and maintaining the marine equipment that allows the Army to successfully carry out exercises and operations. You’ll inspect, repair, modify and recondition a wide variety of Army Marine Equipment.





- As a Telecommunications Technician, you’ll be at the forefront of the IT industry, operating cutting-edge technology in the Army as part of a team that is always looking towards the future. You’ll keep the Army connected by managing and maintaining advanced military satellite systems and cyberspace capabilities.

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

Market-competitive salary + Generous Superannuation of 16.4%
Starting salary while training: $60,517 per year

Salary after completing training: $90,919 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 Mathematics.

- In addition to this:

- Telecommunications Technician requires passes in Science (preferably with a Physics component).

- Avionics Technician, Electronic Systems Technician and Marine Technician require passes in Science (preferably with a Physics component) and one other subject.

- 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 have your background checked

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 links below to view the full position descriptions and submit your application today.

Avionics Technician - ADF Careers

Electronic Systems Technician - ADF Careers

Marine Technician - ADF Careers

Telecommunications Technician - ADF Careers

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