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An Army Combat and Security career puts you at the frontline of the defence of Australia. Using a huge array of sophisticated hardware and firepower, you could be directly involved in ensuring the safety and defence of our country and others, through UN Peacekeeping missions around the world.

Jobs

Choose from a wide range of jobs in Army Combat & Security. You could be working as a Patrolman responsible for Army reconnaissance and surveillance operations, or as an Operator Electronic Warfare, working with some of the most sophisticated radio equipment in Australia.

Lifestyle

To be in the Australian Army is to be a part of protecting our country and its people, as well as helping other nations to rebuild after attack or natural disaster. You will learn, have fun and make friends for life. There is no career more challenging or rewarding. Learn more

Great Pay & Benefits

You'll be earning a wage that is highly competitive and increases regularly as you gain more experience. The benefits you receive simply won't be matched by any other industry and are what make your salary package truly exceptional. Learn more

Officer Jobs

  • Full Time
  • Gap Year
  • Reserve

As an Armoured Corps Officer you will command and lead soldiers who operate some of the most high-tech mobile weapon systems in the world including Abram Main Battle Tanks, Australian Light Armoured Vehicles and Bushmaster Mobility Vehicles. If you want to be respected by your peers and team and fill one of the most highly sort after combat leader positions available in Army, then this is for you.

  • Full Time
  • Gap Year
  • Reserve

Get paid while training to become an officer in the Australian Army. To apply for this role you will need to apply as a General Service Officer, and while due consideration is given, you aren't guaranteed of being allocated to the Corps of your choice.

  • Full Time
  • Gap Year
  • Reserve

Join the Army’s front line. Leading a team of infantrymen on the battlefield is a major challenge, requiring high standards of mental and physical toughness. To apply for this role you will need to apply as a General Service Officer, and while due consideration is given, you aren't guaranteed of being allocated to the Corps of your choice.

  • Full Time
  • Gap Year
  • Reserve

Get paid while training to become an officer in the Australian Army. To apply for this role you will need to apply as a General Service Officer, and while due consideration is given, you aren't guaranteed of being allocated to the Corps of your choice.

  • Full Time
  • Gap Year
  • Reserve

Get paid while training to become an officer in the Australian Army. To apply for this role you will need to apply as a General Service Officer, and while due consideration is given, you aren't guaranteed of being allocated to the Corps of your choice.

General Jobs

  • Full Time
  • Gap Year
  • Reserve

Analyst Intelligence Operations provide intelligence support to commanders and staff which gives knowledge of the enemy and the area of operations that commanders need to prosecute their missions. In short, your role is encapsulated in the Australian Intelligence Corps – ‘Forewarned, Forearmed’.

  • Full Time
  • Gap Year
  • Reserve

As a Combat Engineer you will be trained in mobility enhancement and route denial, bridge-building, minefield clearance, demolition using explosives, road building and airfield construction and repair. The job is as diverse as they come and the opportunities to work as part of a professional and highly skilled team are excellent.

  • Full Time
  • Gap Year
  • Reserve

Commandos are highly skilled Special Forces soldiers. As a Commando you will be trained to an exceptionally high level, both physically and mentally and be expected to perform accordingly. A Commando is mentally tough, quick thinking, innovative and can keep a cool head in difficult and complex situations all over the world.

  • Full Time
  • Gap Year
  • Reserve

As an Army LAV crewman you will be given the opportunity to work in one of the fastest and most advanced armoured vehicles in the world. You can work toward being in command of your highly trained LAV crew and their state of the art surveillance and weapon systems. This is an incredibly dynamic, exciting and rewarding role within the Armoured Corps.

  • Full Time
  • Gap Year
  • Reserve

As an Army MBT crewman you will be given the opportunity to work in one of the fastest and most advanced combat battle tanks in the world. If you would like to work as a member of a highly trained MBT team, and be respected for the mission critical role that you play, then this is for you. This is an incredibly dynamic, exciting and rewarding role within the Armoured Corps.

  • Full Time
  • Gap Year
  • Reserve

Forget that ordinary transport company job. Become a specialist within the largest logistical support organisation in Australia. Within Army you will be trained and paid to operate some of the most advanced transport machinery and vehicles in the world. From Road Trains to barges to off road forklifts, we have them all. Get qualified, get paid, and have a great time doing it.

  • Full Time
  • Gap Year
  • Reserve

An outstanding opportunity to work with a large world-renowned organisation on some of the most sophisticated radio equipment in Australia. Training provided.

  • Full Time
  • Gap Year
  • Reserve

The Army requires a unique team of people that have a passion for fire fighting, emergency response, rescue and first aid. If you want to be part of a life saving team and receive great qualifications, great pay, and excellent life experiences, then this is for you. Get paid while you are trained and have a great time.

  • Full Time
  • Gap Year
  • Reserve

The Royal Australian Artillery provides the corner stone of indirect fire support to all combat operations in all conditions. As a Gunner, you will be part of a highly skilled and motivated team who are relied on to provide accurate and lethal fire support when ever required. Get fit, get strong, and be part of a highly trained combat team.

  • Full Time
  • Gap Year
  • Reserve

The Army offers special applicants a unique opportunity to become a specialist in mounted and foot based surveillance and patrolling. As a Light Cavalry Scout you will be trained to protect your team and their armoured vehicles in some of the remote areas in the world. If you want to be highly trained, and highly regarded amongst your peers and team alike, then this is for you.

  • Full Time
  • Gap Year
  • Reserve

A part time job policing a large organisation in Australia and overseas will put you to the test, but you’ll be rewarded.

  • Full Time
  • Gap Year
  • Reserve

This position with the Australian Army takes meteorology to new heights with a unique position in a variety of environments. Training provided.

  • Full Time
  • Gap Year
  • Reserve

As an Operator Ground Based Air Defence, you may be responsible for detecting, identifying, acquiring and engaging hostile aircraft utilising Ground Based Air Defence Weapon Systems.

  • Full Time
  • Gap Year
  • Reserve

If you are seeking a career using some of the most sophisticated radar equipment in Australia. This position is for you.

  • Full Time
  • Gap Year
  • Reserve

A unique opportunity to become part of a team responsible for Army reconnaissance and surveillance operations in Northern Australia.

  • Full Time
  • Gap Year
  • Reserve

Be a part of a large Australian organisation, taking the competition head-on in this challenging and very different position. Training provided.

  • Full Time
  • Gap Year
  • Reserve

You can enlist into the Army now as a soldier and have the flexibility to later make a decision on your future career role. 

This method of entry is designed for those who want to join the Army now but who need more time to decide which career path they wish to follow in their Army career.

  • Full Time
  • Gap Year
  • Reserve

An exciting opportunity working with a large Australian organisation providing photogrammetric and cartographic services, including mapping, charting and processing survey data. No skills are required. Training provided.

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