To serve in the Australian Defence Force (ADF), you must 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.
For more details, please visit the ADF Careers Eligibility Page.
Your role:
As an Army Artillery Soldier in the Royal Australian Artillery, you will be part of the team that operates at the forefront of combat and security operations.
You will learn to provide artillery fire, systematic surveillance, and accurate target acquisition by utilizing high-tech equipment and your observational skills.
The Artillery Soldier pathway will equip you with the skills to advance in one of four roles:
Artillery Observer: Be the eyes and ears of the battlefield, locating enemy targets and gathering battlespace intelligence using advanced technology.Artillery Operator: Be part of the team that sets up, aims, and fires one of the Army's most powerful weapons in a role full of camaraderie and ongoing opportunities.Artillery Command Systems Operator: Utilize advanced surveillance equipment to understand the battlefield, identify targets, and produce firing solutions for artillery and other available firepower.Air Defence Operator: Employ sophisticated radar systems to identify and analyze potential threats, then destroy them using surface-to-air missile systems in this team-oriented combat role.You will enjoy benefits including:
Free medical and dental care, including access to allied health specialists, rehabilitation, and mental health services.A competitive salary package with incremental salary increases as you gain experience.Generous Superannuation of 16.4%, exceeding the Australian standard.A subsidised home loan or rent allowance.The ability to package your salary.Job security.Career progression and development.Good work-life balance.Travel opportunities.Excellent social and fitness facilities.Paid training.Location:
Following your initial military training, you could be posted to one of the many Army bases and units across Australia.
Salary:
Upon commencing training, your starting salary will be approximately $56,385 per annum plus 16.4% superannuation.
Your pay will increase as you progress through training.
On completion of your initial military training and initial employment training, you'll enjoy a package starting from $76,700 per annum.
Eligibility:
You must be at least 17 years old when you enter the ADF.You must have completed an Australian Year 10 education (or equivalent) with passes in English and Mathematics.You must 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.You must be reasonably fit and healthy, passing a physical fitness test before joining.
We'll provide tips to help you prepare.You must be able to successfully obtain a security clearance.This role requires