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There are many excellent career options in the ADF that generally don&rsquo;t require experience or qualifications. You&rsquo;ll receive all the training you need and be paid while you train.
Who it&rsquo;s for:&nbsp;Those seeking general roles and career opportunities.

You'll be paid while you train, and on completion of your Initial Military Training and Employment Training, you’ll earn at least:

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In the Army you'll be paid a good salary from day one regardless of your age, experience or qualifications.

General Entry: Non-technical

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As a Technician Assistant, you&rsquo;ll support highly trained Army tradespeople in the maintenance, modification, repair and servicing of Army equipment. You&rsquo;ll get to work in well-equipped Army workshops and out in the field on domestic exercises and deployments.

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No experience is required, you'll receive paid on-the-job training, career progression opportunities and unrivalled benefits working both at sea and ashore.View all other priority to fill roles

Whether you&rsquo;re working on an Army base or out in the field on deployments and exercises, you&rsquo;ll provide valuable technical support to ensure Army remains operational and mission ready. You&rsquo;ll assist Army technicians in the maintenance, modification and repair of assorted vehicles, including Abrams Tanks and other Armoured Fighting Vehicles, generators, weapons systems and workshop equipment.
In this role, you&rsquo;ll have opportunities to grow your knowledge of maintenance processes and work towards nationally-recognised units of competency.

Get hands on in a varied and rewarding role providing valuable support to Army tradespeople servicing, repairing and modifying a wide range of state-of-the-art Army equipment.

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Technician Assistant (Ground Trades)

Benefits you won't see anywhere else

You’ll enjoy the following:

Great salary from day one, which increases with experience

Generous superannuation of 16.4% – a huge 4.4% over the Australian standard

Help to buy a home, a subsidised home loan or rent allowance

Free medical and dental for you, and subsidised healthcare for you and your family

Fully paid training

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