Job Details

Other Ranks (Non Technical), Other Ranks (Non Technical) (Reserve)

Think you’ve got what it takes to join an elite combat team? Put your physical and mental toughness to the test as an Artilleryman in the Royal Australian Artillery Corps. You’ll be assisting in the operation of guns and communication equipment so quick thinking and accuracy are essential as you make sure your team is always on target.

As an Artilleryman (previously called Gun Number) you’ll be an important part of the team required to provide vital fire support to ensure the success of combat operations. You and your team will deliver a variety of ammunition types including high air and ground burst explosives, illumination and smoke producing ammunition. Firing 105 millimetre or 155 millimetre guns in tough and challenging environments, most of the time you’ll be reliant on data to engage targets – up to 30 kilometres away.

Your training will thoroughly prepare you in all aspects of setting up, loading, laying, firing and defending the guns, ensuring you know inside out the weaponry used by the Artillery Corps. You’ll need to be adaptable and disciplined, but the Army will train you from scratch, developing your teamwork, leadership and communications skills as you go.

Your duties:

The duties listed below are those that you could be expected to perform, but note that not all duties are performed in each position:

• Assists in the preparation of the gun for deployment;
• Assists in preparation and storage of ammunition;
• Set up, load, lay and fire guns;
• Apply data to the sights to permit engagement of targets;
• Assist in gun servicing and maintenance;
• Drive, service and maintain cross-country vehicles;
• Participate in infantry type roles as required; and
• General soldiering duties, such as manning defensive positions, patrolling, traffic control, camouflaging of vehicles and field equipment, and navigation.