Your role:

As a part-time Medical Specialist in the Army Reserve, you'll use your qualifications in exciting new ways, protecting the Australian Army and communities they work with against diseases, illnesses and injuries.

This is a unique prospect where you can challenge yourself and give back to your community, without compromising your current career goals.

Browse from the following Medical Scientist roles:

- Medical Scientist (Research): You’ll ensure the best possible protection against malaria and other infectious diseases through collaborative research, training and health engagement activities.

- Medical Scientist (Pathology): You’ll be responsible for analysing biological specimens to assist in the diagnosis, monitoring and prevention of illness and injuries.

Why join the Army Reserve?

If you're looking for a new challenge, the Army Reserve could be for you. You'll enjoy the satisfaction of giving something back to Australia, while benefitting from:

- Rewarding work that can be in complete contrast to your day job

- Tax-free daily pay

- Free healthcare and accommodation whilst on exercise or deployment

- A flexible time commitment, ranging from a couple of weeks up to 150 days, with the potential to extend to 200 days

- Easy to fit into your lifestyle with the option to work close to home

- Comprehensive training

- A supportive team environment

- Can volunteer to deploy overseas





- Friendships that last a lifetime

- No minimum period of service, allowing you to leave and come back to the Army Reserve whenever you like

Boost your Income

On completion of your initial military and employment training, you could earn at least $266/day tax-free.

The pay you receive in the Army Reserve goes straight into your pocket with no deductions for tax, and it increases as you gain seniority and experience. Additional amounts are paid for time spent on exercises and deployments.

Eligibility For this role, you must:

- Be at least 17 at the time of enlistment and an Australian Citizen.

- If you are not an Australian Citizen you may still be eligible to join the ADF if you meet certain criteria, please visit the ADF Careers Eligibility Page for more details

- Be reasonably fit and healthy. Keeping fit is a big part of joining the ADF. You’ll need to pass a physical fitness test before you join, but don’t worry, we'll give you tips to help you prepare.

- Be able to successfully obtain a security clearance.

- Have a suitable Science Bachelor’s Degree and relevant experience for the role you choose linked below.

Apply Now

Apply today or request more information by calling 13 19 01 or emailing @adfcareers.gov.au.

Medical Scientist (Research) - ADF Careers

Medical Scientist (Pathology) - ADF Careers

📌 Part-Time Medical Scientist (Tax-Free Pay) (Sydney)
🏢 Australian Defence Force
📍 Sydney