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It all starts with training

Army trade training is thorough and comprehensive. It encompasses some of the best trade training in Australia. The result is nationally recognised qualifications you can fall back on no matter where your trade career takes you. Nowhere else will you experience the breadth of training the Army offers.

Expand your knowledge and skills

It’s not just the training that sets the Army apart from other trades. Where else could you learn your diesel engine skills on an armoured vehicle? Or imagine doing your aviation apprenticeship on a Tiger helicopter - the most advanced armed reconnaissance helicopter in the world! Not only that, we’ll pay you right through your training and even throw in benefits such as free healthcare and subsidised accommodation.

The nuts and bolts of an Army trade career

Army trade careers are split into three major categories - Traditional, Aviation and Electronics/Telecommunications trades. Traditional trades encompass a variety of careers from Vehicle Mechanics to Carpenters. Electronics and Telecommunications trades are primarily focused on communications systems and a range of sophisticated electronics equipment. While the Aviation category is made up of a range of trades that support the Army’s fleet of Black Hawk, Chinook and Tiger helicopters.

Already trade qualified?

A number of the Army trade careers are available if you are already qualified in a relevant trade. This method of entry is known as Qualified Entry and opens up an incredibly diverse range of job opportunities to you. Qualified entry careers change all the time and are dependent upon Army staffing levels for a particular job.

General Jobs

  • Full Time
  • Reserve

An outstanding opportunity maintaining the Australian Army's sophisticated, state of the art helicopters. Training provided.

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  • Full Time
  • Reserve

Avionics Technicians ensure the instruments and electronic systems such as communications and navigational equipment on-board Army aircraft are maintained perfectly.

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  • Full Time
  • Reserve

Interested in a challenging and diverse career working with mates who share your passion for anything mechanical? If you're seeking a highly sought after trade and qualifications to match, then becoming a heavy vehicle mechanic in the Army is for you.

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