Your role:

A Gap Year in the Army gives you an exciting taste of life in the ADF with just one year’s commitment. You’ll get paid for meaningful work, receive full Army training, and enjoy memorable experiences – unlike anything you’d encounter in a regular gap year.

As a Marine Specialist Gap Year, you’ll be part of a crew that operates a wide range of vessels and specialist watercraft. This includes amphibious vehicles, boats and landing craft. You’ll perform a range of duties that are unique to your role, such as operating the LCM-8 and LARV V watercraft, the Noosa Cat and other marine vessels up to 6m.

Your 12-month experience is divided into stages. First, you’ll get paid to learn the military and job-specific skills you need for your role. Then you’ll post to a unit to apply your newly learned skills and may have opportunities to travel around Australia to take part in domestic exercises and operations. Plus, you'll be supported by professional and enthusiastic Army personnel throughout your experience.

After finishing your Gap Year program, you can choose to continue a career in the Army or you can use your new skills and experiences in future careers outside the ADF.

Your duties may include:

Operating Army watercraft and amphibious craft

Operating communication and electronic navigation equipment

Operating weapons fitted to amphibian and landing craft

Performing deck hand duties on board Army watercraft.

Benefits of an ADF Gap Year in the Army:

Unique 12-month experience

Opportunities to travel Australia

Receive world-class Army training

Build skills in new and exciting environments

Make lifelong friends

Enjoy a good salary package

16.4% superannuation - a huge 4.9% over the Australian standard

Gain valuable work and life experience

Free medical and dental

Salary:

Upon completion of your Initial Military and Employment Training, you’ll enjoy a starting salary of at least $79,615, plus 16.4% superannuation.

Apply:

Apply today and we’ll get in contact with you shortly.

To apply for this role, you must:

Be aged between 17-24 years old

Be an Australian citizen

Have completed Year 10, with passes in English and Maths

Visit the link below for the full position description and requirements:

Marine Specialist (ADF Gap Year) - ADF Careers