Your Role
As a part-time Heavy Vehicle Operator in the Army Reserve, you’ll be at the heart of Army operations, enabling the mass distribution of troops, equipment, armoured vehicles, fuel and supplies. You’ll get to drive a range of high-spec military vehicles including high-performance 4WDs, tank-carrying transporters, off-road forklifts, trucks, road trains and fuel tankers.

Your duties may include:

- distributing cargo, equipment and personnel to support important missions
- learning to tactically manoeuvre a range of vehicles, use mounted weapon systems and apply camouflage
- driving off-road, understanding vehicle capability in challenging terrain and conditions
- recovering bogged, damaged and ditched vehicles
- loading and unloading vehicles using forklifts, vehicle mounted cranes and hydraulic integrated load handlers
- maintaining vehicles to keep them in working order.

Why join the Army Reserve?

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

- Tax-free daily pay
- A flexible time commitment, serving anywhere from 20-100 days per year
- Easy to fit into your lifestyle with the option to work close to home
- Free healthcare and accommodation whist on exercise or deployment
- Comprehensive training
- Rewarding work that may be in complete contrast to your day job
- A supportive team environment
- May have the opportunity to deploy overseas (postings are voluntary)
- 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 $216/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.

Location

You will train for 3 weeks in Wagga Wagga, NSW. Following your training, you will be posted to an Army unit close to where you live.

Eligibility

For this role, you must:

- Be at least 17 years of age when you enter the ADF
- Have completed an Australian Year 10 education (or equivalent) with passes in English and Mathematics
- Be 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

How to apply:

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

Heavy Vehicle Operator - https://www.adfcareers.gov.au/jobs/reserves/army/heavy-vehicle-operator

Pay: $216.00 per day

Work Location: In person

📌 Part-Time Heavy Vehicle Operator (Tax-Free Pay) (Hobart)
🏢 Australian Army Reserve
📍 Hobart