Your role:

As a part-time Recovery Mechanic in the Army Reserve, you’ll provide critical recovery support on exercises and operations to recover bogged, damaged or disabled vehicles. If you’re looking to experience adventure and excitement outside the everyday, earn tax-free pay and work as part of a close-knit team, this is an exciting opportunity that can work around your lifestyle.

Your duties may include:

- operating specialist recovery vehicles
- operating cranes, winches and gas cutting equipment
- general soldiering duties, such as manning defensive positions, patrolling, traffic control, camouflaging of vehicles and field equipment, and navigation.

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 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
- 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 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 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

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.

Recovery Mechanic - https://www.adfcareers.gov.au/jobs/reserves/army/recovery-mechanic

Pay: $249.00 per day

Work Location: In person

📌 Part-Time Recovery Mechanic (Tax-Free Pay) (Newcastle)
🏢 Australian Army Reserve
📍 Newcastle