Your Role

As a part-time Combat Photographer in the Army Reserve, you’ll put your photography training and expertise to use capturing inspiring stills and videos of the Australian Defence Force in action. You’ll travel, taste adventure and make lifelong mates in this creative and flexible part-time role.

Your duties may include:

- taking professional quality photos and videos of ADF operations, training exercises, international engagement and other activities
- quickly processing and uploading your imagery so it can be supplied to meet news media deadlines
- editing short and engaging videos for social media platforms
- providing ADF members and military personnel from other countries with photography and videography training
- providing advice to Public Affairs Officers and commanders about opportunities and requirements for capturing newsworthy imagery.

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
- A adaptable 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 whilst 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 a package worth 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 https://www.adfcareers.gov.au/careers/joining/eligibility
- 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 Certificate IV in photography, equivalent or higher qualifications or relevant industry experience.

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.

Combat Photographer - https://www.adfcareers.gov.au/jobs/reserves/army/combat-photographer?title-tab=requirements&nav-tab;=education-experience&tab;=ways-to-join

Pay: $249.00 per day

Work Location: In person

📌 Part-Time Combat Photographer (Tax-Free Pay) (Brisbane)
🏢 Australian Army Reserve
📍 Brisbane