To serve in the 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. Please visit the ADF Careers Eligibility Page for more details.
Your role
As a Vehicle Mechanic, you'll be responsible for keeping the Army on the move, inspecting, servicing, repairing and maintaining a wide variety of military vehicles. Wherever the Army goes, you go.
Your duties include, but aren't limited to:
Diagnosing, maintaining and repairing the Army's fleet of general service vehicles, protected mobility vehicles and earth moving vehicles
Working with specialist teams on advanced armoured vehicle hydraulics, fuel and electrical systems or vehicle power plants
Performing safety and technical inspections on vehicles and specialist equipment
General soldiering duties, such as manning defensive positions, patrolling, traffic control, camouflaging of vehicles and field equipment, and navigation
Following your training, not only will you have an Army trade proficiency, but you'll also gain excellent skills for your long-term employment prospects. Your trade training is fully accredited with exportability of that trade qualification into the civilian community, providing a broader scope for your future employment.
You will enjoy benefits including, but not limited to:
Free medical and dental, including access to allied health, rehabilitation, and mental health specialists
Competitive salary package with incremental salary increases as you gain experience
Generous Superannuation of 16.4% - a huge 5.4% over the Australian standard
A subsidised home loan or rent allowance
Allowances and bonuses which recognise specialist skills and employment types
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
Salary:
In the Army, you'll get paid a good salary from day one regardless of your age, experience or qualifications. Upon commencing training, your starting salary will be approximately $56,385 per annum plus 16.4% superannuation and your pay will increase as you progress through training.
On completion of your initial military training and initial employment training, you could earn $80,549 per annum plus generous super and can enjoy the benefits of a stable and rewarding career.
Location:
Following your initial military training, you could be posted to one of the many Army bases and units across Australia. The majority of these positions are located in North QLD, QLD and the NT.
Apply now:
For this role, you must be an Australia citizen, over 17 at the time of enlistment, and have completed an Australian Year 10 education (or equivalent) with passes in English, Mathematics, Science and one other subject. 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 also be able to successfully obtain a security clearance and meet the minimum medical and fitness requirements. Further information can be accessed via Army - Quick Eligibility Check (adfcareers.gov.au)
Click the APPLY button to start your journey to becoming an Army Vehicle Mechanic and we'll get in contact with you shortly.
You can also visit the link below to view the full position description and learn more about life in the Army: Army - Vehicle Mechanic (adfcareers.gov.au)
