Your Role
Working with a team of highly trained technicians, you’ll have opportunities to maintain state-of-the-art electronic control systems, such as those used in the Abrams Tank and Australian Light Armoured Vehicle (ASLAV).

You could also work on advanced missile systems, bio-medical equipment, remote weapon systems, electronic surveillance devices and RADAR systems, among other Army equipment. When you meet with your unit, you’ll refine your technician skills, plan upcoming exercises and keep up your soldiering training.

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 package worth at least $240/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’ll need to have completed a Certificate III in Engineering – Electronics (i.e. be a qualified Electronics Technician, Communications Technician or Optical Technician) or have evidence of the completion of an approved apprenticeship or traineeship that predominately contains electronic competencies aligned to a Certificate III in Engineering – Electronics and any period of permanent employment stipulated for that trade

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