Job Title : Army Trade Jobs (Part-Time)
Company Name: Australian Army
Job Details: Army Trade Jobs (Part-Time) | Australian Army
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About the job
Your Role
If you’re looking to make a difference with your existing trade qualifications, experience adventure and give back to the community, then the Army Reserve could be for you. You’ll have the opportunity to break out of your everyday role, while still using your skills in exciting new environments.
The Army Reserve has a range of part-time trade roles available offering a flexible time commitment. Whether you’re a qualified Carpenter, Plumber or Electrician, you will use your existing skillset to aid the efforts of the Army Reserve, all while gaining new skills that will help you progress in your civilian career.
Trade roles are utilised to provide electricity, food, shelter and water to troops while on military exercises and on base. These jobs are crucial in providing the core infrastructure for the broader Army Reserve to assist the community.
Why join the Army Reserve?
If you’re looking for a new challenge, the Army Reserve could be for you. You’ll enjoy the satisfaction of giving something back to Australia, while benefitting from:
Tax-free daily pay
Free healthcare and accommodation whist on exercise or deployment
A flexible time commitment, serving anywhere from 20-100 days per year
Easy to fit into your lifestyle with the option to work close to home
Comprehensive training
Rewarding work that may be in complete contrast to your day job
A supportive team environment
May have the opportunity to deploy overseas (postings are voluntary)
Friendships that last a lifetime
No minimum period of service, allowing you to leave and come back to the Army Reserve whenever you like
Boost your Income
The pay you receive in the Army Reserve goes straight into your pocket with no deductions for tax, and it increases as you gain seniority and experience.
On completion of your initial military and employment training, you could earn a minimum of $201/day tax-free.
Additional amounts are paid for time spent on exercises and deployments.
Location
You will train for 3 weeks in Wagga Wagga, NSW. Following your training, you will be posted to an Army unit close to where you live.
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 and Mathematics
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
Be a qualified tradesperson who has completed an approved apprenticeship/traineeship at a recognised institution
For certain roles, additional qualifications may be needed such as a White Card or a Certificate III in your relevant trade
Apply Now
Click the APPLY button if you’re excited by this opportunity, and we’ll be in contact with you shortly.
To find out more about Army Trades roles visit the ADF Careers website here: Trades – ADF Careers |
Country: Australia
