Your Role

If you’re looking for new challenges and adventure outside the everyday, then the Army Reserve has an exciting opportunity for you.

As a part-time Infantry Soldier, you’ll be in the thick of the action. You’ll get paid to train with weapons, learn combat tactics and keep fit, all while working as part of a close-knit team.

In this flexible role you’ll master a variety of skills including the handling of advanced weaponry such as rifles, machine guns, grenades and anti-armour weapons. You’ll also learn vital survival tactics regardless of the season, weather or terrain.

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 at least $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.

Entry Requirements

For this role, you must be over 17 at time of enlistment and have completed an Australian Year 10 education (or equivalent) with passes in English and Mathematics. You must also be an Australian citizen and able to successfully obtain a security clearance. 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.

Apply Now

For this role, you must be over 17 at time of enlistment and have completed an Australian Year 10 education (or equivalent) with passes in English and Mathematics.

Click the APPLY button to become a part-time Infantry Soldier in the Army Reserve and we’ll contact you shortly.

To view the full position description and learn more about life in the Army Reserve, click here.