Armoured Vehicle Crew
Step up to a life of action and adventure, driving one of the world’s fastest and most technically-advanced armoured vehicles.
Summary about this job
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Company: Defence Force Recruiting Northern Region
Location: Brisbane
Work type: Full Time
Salary: $65,000 - $69,999
Phone: +61-3-3173-9176
Fax: +61-8-1910-1851
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Detail information about job Armoured Vehicle Crew. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Drive and crew high-powered armoured vehicles
- Experience unique friendships and opportunities to travel
- Enjoy an excellent salary package plus numerous benefits
Opportunity
As an Armoured Vehicle Crew (also known as Cavalryman) take charge of high-powered armoured vehicles, while enjoying:
- a good salary plus generous superannuation
- ongoing investment in your personal and career development
- free medical and dental
- job security and a good work/life balance
- rewarding work and world-class training
- subsidised accommodation
- a supportive team environment
- travel and leave entitlements
- free access to sports and fitness facilities
- friendships that last a lifetime
All that plus exciting opportunities supporting Army domestic activities, including exercises and operations, with potential deployments overseas in support of Australian and coalition personnel.
Your role
In the past, as an Armoured Vehicle Crew (Cavalryman) you'd be riding horses into battle. In today's modern Army you'll be driving the formidable Australian Light Armoured Vehicle at speed across all terrains.
One of the world's fastest and most versatile military vehicles, the 'ASLAV' is equipped with a turret and advanced firepower.
It'll be your responsibility to drive and take care of this impressive vehicle, keeping it battlefield-ready, maintaining its radio and weapon systems, and contributing to minor servicing of its power plant.
The overall tasks of you and your ream will be to provide:
- mobility,
- communications,
- endurance, and combat power.
As an Armoured Vehicle Crew (Cavalryman) you’ll enjoy a unique team culture filled with variety and adventure. Better still, you’ll be working for a dynamic organisation that offers a great lifestyle plus opportunities and experiences you simply won’t find anywhere else.
So do you believe you have the attributes and resolve to become an Armoured Vehicle Crew (Cavalryman) in the Australian Army? Then apply now.
Salary
- Fully-paid training
- Once trained, starting package approx. $65,000 p.a. plus superannuation
- Numerous other benefits
Location
- Training in Wagga Wagga NSW and Puckapunyal VIC
- Then posting to Brisbane, Darwin, Puckapunyal or Townsville
Entry Requirements
- At least 17 years of age
- Australian Citizen
- Year 10 completion with passes in English and Maths
If you do not have the required passes you may be eligible to sit an Alternative Education Equivalency assessment. Medical and fitness guidelines also apply.
How to Apply
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Armoured Vehicle Crew (Cavalryman) position description