Australian Defence Force Combat Specialist

1 week ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Australian Defence Force Full time

A challenging career as a Combat Engineer awaits with the Australian Defence Force.

As a Combat Engineer, you will be part of the Corps of Royal Australian Engineers (RAE), responsible for tasks that allow military forces to move, live and fight.

Your skills will include bridge-building, clearing explosive hazards, creating obstacles, demolitions and operating small boats.

You will also conduct basic construction tasks and purify water.

In this role, you will work closely with infantry units and employ a range of armoured and other vehicles to achieve your objectives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Demonstrate expertise in demolition tasks
  • Conduct searches for explosive devices
  • Assist in the construction of temporary roads, bypasses and fords
  • Operate small boats
  • Erect bridges using pre-fabricated and constructed components
  • Assemble and operate rafts and ferries
  • Construct field defences and wire obstacles
  • Lay, arm, neutralise, disarm and remove mines and booby traps
  • Purify water using water purification equipment
  • Carry out concreting tasks

After completing your training as a Combat Engineer, you may have opportunities to progress to one of the RAE branch trades such as Dog Handler, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician or Architectural Draughtsman.

A competitive salary package is available for this position, with an estimated annual salary of AU$90,000 - AU$120,000, depending on experience and qualifications.



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