Musician
Do something exciting and rewarding with your musical skills, playing with Army bands at Australian Defence Force occasions.
Summary about this job
Government - Federal
Company: Defence Force Recruiting Northern Region
Location: Gold Coast
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-2-9939-2756
Fax: +61-2-6257-7365
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Detail information about job Musician. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Expand your repertoire across a variety of musical genres
- Enjoy full-time musician work supporting Army events
- Benefit from an excellent salary package plus travel and numerous benefits
Opportunity
As an Army Musician, help keep the Army entertained and motivated while enjoying:
- a good salary plus generous Super
- 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
Army bands play a key role in entertaining soldiers and officers while enhancing the profile and reputation of the Army. Right now, we're on the lookout for talented new musicians to join the team.
The Army has quintets, jazz ensembles, concert bands, marching bands, rock bands and more, and the musical genres we cover span classical to contemporary, and jazz to popular.
As a member of these groups you'll perform in front of your peers, at ADF events in Australia and overseas, and at various community and charity functions.
Playing music in a lively team environment is deeply rewarding in itself. Better still, in the Army you'll be working for a dynamic national organisation that offers a great lifestyle plus opportunities and experiences you simply won't find anywhere else.
So would you like to embark on an exciting new musical adventure as a Musician in the Army? Then apply now (below).
Salary
- Fully-paid training
- Once trained, starting package approx. $65,000 p.a. plus Super
- Numerous other benefits
Location
- Training in Wagga Wagga, NSW and Melbourne, VIC
- Then posting to Brisbane, Canberra, Sydney, Townsville or Wagga Wagga
Entry Requirements
- At least 17 years of age
- Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Year 10 completion with passes in English and Mathematics
- Able to read music fluently and perform to a high standard
You will be required to sit an audition. Medical and fitness guidelines also apply.
How to Apply
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Army Musician position description