Weapons Technician
1 month ago
**Your Role**:
As a Weapon and Equipment Fitter, you’ll be responsible for inspecting, repairing and reconditioning the Army’s ever-growing range of military hardware, from advanced weapons to armoured vehicles to watercraft and diving gear.
No prior experience in armaments is required - whether you're already trade qualified, or keen to learn one from scratch, you’ll receive comprehensive training and skills required to grow and succeed in your role.
**Your duties include, but aren’t limited to**:
- Diagnose, maintain and repair the Army's fleet of weapons including: pistols, rifles, shotguns, machine guns and grenade launchers
- Diagnose, maintain and repair complex weapon systems, workshop equipment, miscellaneous equipment and perform general engineering tasks
- Work with specialist teams on advanced armoured vehicle armament systems and artillery platforms
- Perform safety and technical inspections on weapon systems and specialist equipment
- General soldiering duties, such as manning defensive positions, patrolling, traffic control, camouflaging of vehicles and field equipment, and navigation.
**You will enjoy benefits including, but not limited to: **
- Free medical and dental
- Competitive salary package with incremental salary increases as you progress through training and ranks
- Generous Superannuation of 16.4%
- Job security
- Career progression and development
- Good work/life balance
- Travel opportunities
- Excellent social and fitness facilities
- Subsidised housing
**Salary**:
In the Army, you'll get paid a competitive salary from day one regardless of your age, experience or qualifications. Upon commencing training, your starting salary will be approximately $52,815 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 $75,451 per annum plus generous super.
**Location**:
Following your employment training, you’ll be posted to large Combat Service Support Battalions (CSSB) located in Brisbane, Darwin and Townsville. In this military role, you’ll find yourself working in barracks or deployed on training exercises out field.
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 if you think you have what it takes to become an Army Weapon and Equipment Fitter 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 - Fitter Armament (adfcareers.gov.au)
- The Australian Defence Force is an equal opportunity employer. This advertisement is to ensure women are aware of the rewarding and fulfilling careers available in the Navy, Army and Air Force. Females are encouraged to apply, however all roles are open for Australian men and women to apply._
**Salary**: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Licence/Certification:
- Australian Citizenship? You must be an Australian Citizen (required)
Work Location: In person
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