Army | Challenge Yourself

The Army can provide you with travel opportunities you won't find in many other jobs. When you talk to anyone from the Army, one of the first things you'll hear about is all the places they've seen. Whether it's travelling around Australia or overseas, some people who have only been in the Army for a year or two, have visited more destinations that most people will see in a lifetime.

Deployment

Involvement in Australian Defence Force Operational Deployments is another way you might get to travel, the world over. You could play a key part of disaster relief operations that take you to all parts of the globe.

Humanitarian work

The Department of Defence proved to be an integral part of the national humanitarian relief effort to Indonesia, following the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami and the 2005 March earthquake. These types of missions are challenging but are just about the most important job you could ever do. You have the opportunity to immerse yourself in cultures completely different to your own, as you set about helping others to rebuild their lives. What could be more challenging? Or more rewarding?

Travel to make a difference to people's lives.

You get the opportunity to immerse yourself in cultures completely different to your own, as you set about helping others to rebuild their lives.

Time off & away

You'll find that in the Army you get more time off than you would in most other jobs. You will have a Basic Annual Leave Entitlement of 4 weeks per year. You may also be entitled to 5 extra days of recreational leave to compensate for any additional time spent carrying out official duties, after hours or on weekends. After 10 years of service you become eligible for 3 months long service leave.

We know that it's difficult being separated from your loved ones. That's why we give you lots of opportunities to visit them while you're in the Service.

Paid Recreation Leave Travel allows you to return to your home town. Reunion Travel enables you to arrange visits with your immediate family, if you are separated from them while on duty.

If a family member is ill or there has been a death in the family, you can apply for Compassionate Travel. This kind of travel may also be granted in other exceptional circumstances.

Home calling You will have a basic Annual Leave Entitlement of 4 weeks per year.

It's great to take my training and use it in an environment where it can be put to good use. - PTE Smiley, Medic.