Your Role

As an Explosive and Munitions Specialist, you’ll play an integral role in supplying ammunition to various Army units. You’ll specialise in ammunition and explosives, providing technical advice, support and expertise. You’ll also manage the handling, storing and distributing of ammunition and explosives.

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.

Common Duties

- Perform ammunition accounting and receipt and issue transactions
- Perform ammunition handling including selecting, packaging and disposal of surplus or damaged stock
- Handle, store and distribute dangerous goods such as hazardous materials, ammunition and explosives
- Assist in the calculation of unit ammunition requirements and management
- Drive trucks up to medium rigid and operate forklifts
- General soldiering duties, such as manning defensive positions, patrolling, traffic control, camouflaging of vehicles and field equipment, and navigation

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: $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
- Hold a provisional or full Australian state or territory driver’s licence
- Be reasonably fit and healthy
- Be able to have your background checked

Application Checklist

Before applying, here is additional information:

- Eligibility Checklist Eligibility - https://www.adfcareers.gov.au/careers/joining/eligibility
- Ways to Join Ways To Join - https://www.adfcareers.gov.au/careers/joining/ways-to-join
- Application Process Application Process - https://www.adfcareers.gov.au/careers/joining/application-process

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.

Explosive and Munitions Specialist - https://www.adfcareers.gov.au/jobs/army/ammunition-supplier

Pay: $80,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Explosive and Munitions Specialist (No Experience) (Victoria)
🏢 Australian Army
📍 Victoria