Your Role
As a part-time Weapon Technician in the Army Reserve, you’ll play a crucial role in repairing and maintaining the weapon systems and equipment that help protect Australia. You’ll get to apply your trade skills in unique environments, changing up your everyday job with the challenges and rewards of the Army Reserve and the chance to help the community.

Your duties may include:

- diagnosing, maintaining and repairing the Army's small arms, weapon systems and miscellaneous equipment
- general soldiering duties, such as manning defensive positions, patrolling, traffic control, camouflaging of vehicles and field equipment, and navigation
- performing safety and technical inspections on weapon systems and specialist equipment
- working with specialist teams on advanced armament systems fitted to protected and armoured vehicles.

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:

- Tax-free daily pay
- Free healthcare and accommodation whist on exercise or deployment
- 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
- 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 $249/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 at the time of enlistment, an Australian Citizen, and have completed an Australian Year 10 education (or equivalent) with passes in English and Mathematics
- 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. 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
- For this role, you must have a Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (or equivalent) together with an approved apprenticeship or traineeship at a recognised training institution and any period of full time employment stipulated for that trade.

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.

Weapon Technician - https://www.adfcareers.gov.au/jobs/reserves/army/weapon-technician?tab=the-role

Pay: $249.00 per day

Work Location: In person

📌 Part-Time Weapon Technician (Tax-Free Pay) (Wollongong)
🏢 Australian Army Reserve
📍 Wollongong