Army
They may wear the same uniform but everyone in the Army has their own story.
Protecting the interests of Australia and our people
HELPING COMMUNITIES AND SUPPORTING INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS
Adapting to challenges
With potential threats coming from unexpected places, the Army adapts quickly to meet these complex challenges. This includes maintaining our ability to deploy effectively when required and investing in the latest military technology. We also provide world-class training to ensure all of our people are equipped with the skills to adapt to future strategic needs.
What we do
Army history
Traditions we honour
Become part of time-honoured traditions that serve as a reminder of our rich history. They are important in building the Army's esprit de corps – our spirit of comradeship and our commitment to each cause.
- The salute, acting as both a greeting and a symbol of mutual respect, belief and trust
- The minute's silence to honour the sacrifice of those who have died
- Remembrance Day and The Ode of Remembrance honouring the sacrifices made by officers and soldiers in years past
- The giving of medals to recognise outstanding individual effort or involvement in significant operations.
Real Stories
Life in the Army
Army Corps
You’ll be working from one of our bases around Australia.
Fitter Armament
Apply your fitter skills to inspecting, repairing and reconditioning military hardware such as pistols, machine guns, rifles, armoured vehicles, watercraft and diving gear.
Ways to enter role
General Entry: TechnicalGeneral Entry: Qualified
Intelligence Analyst
Apply your analytical and communication skills to a highly classified role, using cutting-edge technology to provide Army operations with essential intelligence support.
Ways to enter role
General Entry: Non-Technical
Special Forces Operator
Push yourself to the limits in the ultimate Army combat role, applying your formidable mental and physical assets to highly demanding exercises and special operations.
Ways to enter role
General Entry: Non-Technical
Combat Engineer
Choose a combat role that enables the Army to move and fight, employing demolitions, building bridges, protecting Army personnel, and employing other technical skills as part of highly trained teams.
Ways to enter role
General Entry: Non-Technical
Marine Specialist
Experience a driving job with exciting extra dimensions, providing logistics support to operations using specialised military vessels such as amphibious vehicles.
Ways to enter role
General Entry: Non-Technical
Artillery Soldier
Be part of a team that uses powerful weapon systems and advanced surveillance equipment to identify, target and destroy threats on land, in the air or at sea.
Ways to enter role
General Entry: Non-Technical
Communication Systems Operator
Use cutting-edge technology, including high-tech radio and satellite systems to keep the Army connected and communicating effectively.
Ways to enter role
General Entry: Non-Technical
Army Officer
You have a leader within you. With world-class training, we’ll help unlock your leadership potential, making you a strong manager and decision-maker. You'll have the opportunity to command soldiers in one of many military specialisations.
Ways to enter role
Officer Entry: RMC - DuntroonOfficer Entry: ADFA
Driver
Get in the driver’s seat of a range of high-spec military vehicles, such as 4WDs, off-road forklifts, trucks and road trains to transport vital supplies.
Ways to enter role
General Entry: Non-Technical
Human Resources Administrator
Engage in physical training, soldiering and exercises, while conducting a variety of administrative, clerical and payroll tasks in this office role with an exciting difference.
Ways to enter role
General Entry: Non-Technical
Infantry Soldier
Take your place on the front line, handling advanced weaponry as a member of a close-knit and highly trained combat team.
Ways to enter role
General Entry: Non-Technical
Vehicle Mechanic
Maintain and service an exciting variety of high-tech military vehicles including tanks, armoured personnel carriers, trucks, bulldozers, 4WDs and motor bikes.
Ways to enter role
General Entry: TechnicalGeneral Entry: Qualified
Warehouse Coordinator / Storeperson
Keep the Army moving in this crucial logistics role, handling the receipt, storage and delivery of military equipment and supplies for operations in any environment.
Ways to enter role
General Entry: Non-Technical
Armoured Vehicle Crew
Drive a range of high-tech military vehicles including Light Cavalry Patrol Vehicles, Interim Infantry Mobility Vehicle and the Bushmaster as you support Army activities.
Ways to enter role
General Entry: Non-Technical Reserve
Combat Engineer
Experience action and adventure outside the everyday with this flexible, part-time role building temporary structures and military defences for the Army.
Ways to enter role
General Entry: Non-Technical Reserve
Regional Force Soldier
Become the eyes and ears of the Army in remote locations in far north and west Australia, conducting stealth and reconnaissance patrols and gathering intel.
Ways to enter role
General Entry: Non-Technical Reserve
Drone Operator
Fly the latest generation of Uncrewed Surveillance Drones in an exciting, adventurous, and team-focused part-time role.
Ways to enter role
General Entry: Non-Technical Reserve
Infantry Soldier
Experience action and adventure as part of a highly trained combat team, receiving advanced weaponry training in this flexible, part-time role.
Ways to enter role
General Entry: Non-Technical Reserve
