Armoured Vehicle Crew
Step up to a high-adrenalin role defending Australia's interests, at the controls of one of the Army's formidable armoured vehicles.
Summary about this job
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Company: Defence Force Recruiting Northern Region
Location: Gold Coast
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-2-6773-7730
Fax: +61-7-5457-3657
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Detail information about job Armoured Vehicle Crew. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Drive high-powered military vehicles
- Operate in a dynamic team environment
- Enjoy an excellent salary package plus travel
Opportunity
As an Armoured Vehicle Crew (also known as Armoured Cavalry), join a close-knit team operating a high-powered armoured vehicle 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
Picture yourself in control of one of the fastest, most manoeuvrable, and most heavily armoured tanks in the world. Or a high-tech Armoured Personnel Carrier, or a fast and flexible Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle.
In this action-packed job you will learn to drive these formidable vehicles in all terrains and climatic conditions. You'll also be equipped with the skills to:
- keep your vehicle battlefield ready
- maintain its radio and weapon systems
- contribute to minor servicing of its power plant
- carry out minor repairs
- navigate by day and by night, and
- operate a variety of weapons.
As an Armoured Vehicle Crew (Armoured Cavalry) you'll share incredible experiences with your team mates, as you engage in activities that contribute to the defence of our nation. In terms of the excitement, variety and the challenges you'll face, no driving or vehicle mechanic job in the civilian world comes close.
Better still, in the Army you’ll be working for a dynamic national organisation that offers a great lifestyle, job security and opportunities you simply won’t find anywhere else.
Sounds good? Then apply now (below).
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 Adelaide, Brisbane, Darwin, Puckapunyal or Townsville
Entry Requirements
- At least 17 years of age
- Australian Citizen
- Year 10 completion with passes in English and Mathematics
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 (Armoured Cavalry) position description