Infantry Soldier

1 week ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Australian Defence Force Full time

Challenge yourself with a hands-on role full of adventure. Become a highly skilled soldier, trained to fight enemies at close quarters in all phases of warfare, using high-tech equipment and weaponry.

What you'll do

As an Infantry Soldier, you'll work as part of a cohesive unit to locate the enemy and gather intelligence through patrolling and surveillance. Once the enemy is detected – and usually after air, artillery or naval bombardment – Infantry Soldiers are the first to deploy. You're tasked with capturing or killing the enemy, holding ground or repelling attack using a variety of equipment and tactics at your disposal.

As a highly trained Infantry Soldier, key tasks include:

Locating enemies by gathering intelligence through patrol and surveillance Seizing and holding ground from enemy forces Close combat and application of lethal and non-lethal force Offensive and Defensive Operations Providing security for Army units and vital assets Humanitarian assistance missions International training, advise and assist missions

This role relies heavily on skilled tactics, effective teamwork and the ability to adapt to unfamiliar situations and environments. Whether you're positioned on the front line of the battlefield, providing security for other units or conducting a humanitarian mission, you'll be relied upon to perform your role in challenging conditions, night and day. No matter the situation, you and your team will be expected to use the skills you've learnt to complete your mission.

This is a demanding role, so it's important you're prepared both mentally and physically. You'll be working in unique environments where no two days are the same, but every day will be rewarding as you play a key role in protecting Australia.

Training and Progression

There is no experience required to become an Infantry Soldier – you'll learn all you need to know during your Initial Employment Training (IET). You will be taught to use high-tech weapons including:

EF88 AUSTEYR rifle, which can be fitted with a Grenade Launcher Assembly (GLA) and advanced sighting systems F89 Light Support Weapon M18A1 Claymore - anti personnel weapon 66mm Light Direct Fire Support Weapon (LDFSW) Grenades Night vision and thermal imagery equipment.

As your career progresses, you may use heavy weapons such as mortars, anti-armour weapons and Mag 58 General Support Machine Guns. Your equipment could include Drones, Airframes, Small Craft, Protected Mobility Vehicles and Infantry Fighting Vehicles.

Throughout your career, there are opportunities to conduct training and development to enhance your skills. Within any company of a battalion, you could specialise as a:

Driver Vehicle Crew Commander Section Leader Mortarman Signaller Sniper Direct Fire Support Weapon Crew Member (anti-armour or machine gun) Reconnaissance Scout Machine Gunner Vehicle Gunner Combat Communicator Additional Information

Infantry Soldiers are part of the Royal Australian Infantry Corps (RAInf) and are posted to one of the seven battalions of the Royal Australian Regiment. Each Battalion has a dedicated unit role being Armoured Infantry, Amphibious, Littoral or Motorised Infantry.

While Infantry Soldiers are supported in operations by other elements of the Australian Defence Force, Infantry units are capable and expected to act independently for limited periods of time. You'll be responsible for your own security and the maintenance of your fighting capability at all times.

This is an opportunity to challenge yourself and do something out of the ordinary. You'll experience a new level of physical strength and mental fortitude, while travelling Australia and abroad, with a team of lifelong friends.

In-Service Information This role is known as Rifleman within the Army.Employment Category Number (ECN): 343 Employment Category: Combat

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