Military Operations Specialist

3 days ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Australian Defence Force Full time

Australia's defence force relies on skilled professionals like Combat Engineers to deliver complex tasks that enable military forces to move, live and fight effectively. This role is part of the Corps of Royal Australian Engineers (RAE), where Sappers are trained in a broad range of tasks including bridge-building, clearing explosive hazards, creating obstacles, demolitions and operating small boats.

As a Combat Engineer, you will possess a wide range of tactical and technical skills. You will be trained to wield a chainsaw, build a bridge, clear a minefield, construct roads or airfields and use explosives to demolish targets. Sappers also maintain a secondary role as infantry and employ armoured and other vehicles to achieve their objectives.

The tasks involved in this role include, but are not limited to:

  • Conducting demolition tasks
  • Searching for explosive devices
  • Assisting in construction of temporary roads, bypasses and fords
  • Operating small boats
  • Erecting bridges using both pre-fabricated and constructed components
  • Assembling and operating rafts and ferries
  • Constructing field defences and wire obstacles
  • Laying, arming, neutralising, disarming and removing mines and booby traps
  • Producing potable water using water purification equipment
  • Carrying out concreting tasks
  • Using and maintaining power tools

After qualification as a Combat Engineer, you may have the opportunity to progress to one of the RAE branch trades such as Dog Handler, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician, Plant Operator or Architectural Draughtsman.

Salary Estimate: The estimated annual salary for this role is approximately $80,000 - $120,000 AUD, depending on location and level of experience.

About the Role: As a Combat Engineer with the Australian Defence Force, you will play a critical role in supporting military operations. Your responsibilities will include conducting various engineering tasks to enable military forces to move, live and fight effectively.



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