Your Role

As an Electrician in the Army Reserve, you’ll make a difference while putting your skills and qualifications to work in range of different environments. You’ll apply your trade skills on Army bases as well as out in the field on exercises and deployments around Australia and overseas. As a soldier in the Army, you’ll also perform military duties.

If you’re looking to experience adventure and excitement outside the everyday, earn tax-free pay and work as part of a close-knit team, this is an exciting opportunity that can work around your lifestyle.

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 $229/day tax-free.

Additional amounts are paid for time spent on exercises and deployments.

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

You must be a qualified Electrician, having completed an approved apprenticeship or approved traineeship at a recognised Australian institution, as well as the full-time employment requirement for that trade.

Apply Now

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