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You'll receive the best trade qualifications possible being involved in Army Trades & Apprenticeships, qualifications that are nationally recognised and sought after in the civilian world.

Jobs

You could work in range of trades or undertake different apprenticeships for the Army. As an Aircraft Structural Fitter you could manufacture, assemble, install and repair components on some of the most high-tech helicopters in Australia. Or as a Technician in Electronic Systems maintain some of the most sophisticated equipment in the Army, like night vision goggles, laser rangefinders and navigation equipment.

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

General Jobs

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  • Reserve

If you have a passion for aviation and enjoy a challenge, you’ll find this hands-on role working with sophisticated military helicopters and their flight crews is extremely rewarding with a level of professional responsibility rarely found in the civilian world. You’ll learn how to handle emergency situations and be responsible for the safety support of crew and passengers.

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  • Gap Year
  • Reserve

An outstanding opportunity to manufacture, assemble, install and repair components on some of the most high-tech helicopters in Australia. Training provided.

  • Full Time
  • Gap Year
  • Reserve

An outstanding opportunity to work with a large world-renowned organisation maintaining some of the most high-tech helicopters in Australia. Training provided.

  • Full Time
  • Gap Year
  • Reserve

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

  • Full Time
  • Gap Year
  • Reserve

If you have always thought about being a carpenter why not get paid well while you are trained as both a carpenter and a soldier in the Australian Army. The qualifications and experience you will get are second to none and you may also have the opportunity to use your skills both domestically and internationally as part of a professional and motivated construction team. Get an awesome start to a great career.

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  • Gap Year
  • Reserve

Army Electricians are skilled at reading electrical, architectural and mechanical diagrams, planning and constructing wiring systems, repairing electrical malfunctions, powering of domestic and industrial sites and much more. If you want a highly sort after construction trade and to be part of a mission orientated construction team use this as your start to a great career.

  • Full Time
  • Gap Year
  • Reserve

Fitter Armaments are the Army’s equivalent of a fitter and turner. You will maintain a diverse range of weapon systems, small engines and miscellaneous equipment and work on everything from 9mm pistols, sniper rifles to 0.50 Calibre Machine Guns, to artillery guns and 120mm tank armaments. Fitter Armament offers you the opportunity to obtain a highly sort after trade as well as the experiences of being an Army soldier.

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  • Gap Year
  • Reserve

As an Army Metalsmith, you will specialise in the joining, deforming and treating of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, plastics, polymers and ceramics. You’ll also work with metals in the form of castings, sheets, bars and formed sections, heat treatment, sheet cutting, power presses, and welding with gas, electric arc and oxyacetylene equipment.

  • Full Time
  • Gap Year
  • Reserve

Plumbers play a critical role in Army construction teams and are responsible for performing advanced drainage, sanitary, water supply, roof plumbing, and intermediate gas and mechanical services. Not only will you be paid while training, you'll also be given the opportunity to use your skills all over Australia as well as internationally while on operations. Great qualifications, great training and great pay.

  • Full Time
  • Gap Year
  • Reserve

The Army highly values the vital role Electrical Technicians play in the maintenance, repair and upgrade of equipment ranging from tanks, to heavy diesel bulldozers, and field power generation systems to refrigeration. Electrical Technicians are exceptionally well trained and earn great qualifications. If you are motivated to get great pay and trade skills, this is for you.

  • Full Time
  • Gap Year
  • Reserve

Army utilises some of the most high tech military grade combat equipment in the world. Night vision goggles, laser range finders, data and voice communications systems and weapons systems are just the start. As a Technician Electronic Systems, you will work as part of a team of highly qualified personnel that are responsible for keeping this gear operational for our elite troops.

  • Full Time
  • Gap Year
  • Reserve

Army uses high-tech military grade communications equipment to enable command and control of our deployed forces. Critical to the operation of this equipment is our valued team of Telecommunications Systems Technicians. As a technician you will learn to deploy, operate and maintain a range of military and commercial communications equipment to provide voice and data services in support of the Army within Australia and overseas.

  • Full Time
  • Gap Year
  • Reserve

Would you like employment in a team environment with work mates who share your passion for anything mechanical. And we're not talking your everday run-of-the-mill people movers - you'll get to work on the full gammut of Army vehicles right up to the Abrams tank. If you are interested in gaining a highly sort after trade and qualifications to match, then becoming a heavy vehicle mechanic is for you.

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