Job Title : Fitter Armament (No Experience)
Company Name: Australian Army
Job Details: Fitter Armament (No Experience) | Australian Army
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About the job
Your role:
As a Fitter Armament in the Army, you’ll be responsible for inspecting, repairing and reconditioning the Army’s ever-growing range of military hardware, from advanced weapons, to armoured vehicles to watercraft and diving gear.
No prior experience in armaments is required – whether you’re already trade qualified, or keen to learn one from scratch, you’ll receive comprehensive training and skills required to grow and succeed in your role.
Your Military duties include, but aren’t limited to:
Diagnose, maintain and repair the Army’s fleet of weapons that includes: pistols, rifles, shotguns, machine guns and grenade launchers
Diagnose, maintain and repair complex weapon systems, workshop equipment, miscellaneous equipment and perform general engineering tasks
Work with specialist teams on advanced armoured vehicle armament systems and artillery platforms
Perform safety and technical inspections on weapon systems and specialist equipment
General soldiering duties, such as manning defensive positions, patrolling, traffic control, camouflaging of vehicles and field equipment, and navigation.
You will enjoy benefits including, but not limited to:
Free medical and dental, including access to allied health, rehabilitation, and mental health specialists
Competitive salary package with incremental salary increases as you gain experience
Generous Superannuation of 16.4% – a huge 5.4% over the Australian standard
A subsidised home loan or rent allowance
Allowances and bonuses which recognise specialist skills and employment types
The ability to package your salary
Job security
Career progression and development
Good work/life balance
Travel opportunities
Excellent social and fitness facilities
Paid training
Salary:
In the Army you’ll get paid a competitive salary from day one regardless of your age, experience or qualifications. Upon commencing training, your starting salary will be approximately $56,385 per annum plus 16.4% superannuation and your pay will increase as you progress through training.
On completion of your initial military training and initial employment training, you could earn $83,610 per annum plus generous super.
Location:
Following your initial military training, you could be posted to one of the many Army bases and
units across Australia. The majority of these positions are located in North QLD, QLD, SA and NT.
Eligibility:
For this role, you must:
Be at least 17 years of age when you enter the ADF
Have completed an Australian Year 10 education (or equivalent) with passes in English, Mathematics and Science (with a Physics content) and one other subject
Be an Australian citizen. If you are not an Australian Citizen you may still be eligible to join the ADF if you meet certain criteria, please visit the ADF Careers Eligibility Page for more details
Be reasonably fit and healthy. Keeping fit is a big part of joining the ADF. You’ll need to pass a physical fitness test before you join, but don’t worry, we’ll give you tips to help you prepare
Be able to successfully obtain a security clearance
Apply now:
Click the APPLY button if you think you have what it takes to become an Army Fitter Armament and we’ll get in contact with you shortly.
You can also visit the link below to view the full position description and learn more about life in the Army: Army – Fitter Armament (adfcareers.gov.au) |
Country: Australia
