The Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps (RAAOC) is one of the largest supply organisations in Australia. It is responsible for a very large range of tasks not only supporting the Army but also the Royal Australian Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force.

RAAOC is concerned with providing, managing, warehousing and issuing all the Army's equipment. RAAOC is also responsible for the demolition and disposal of explosives, salvage of battle-damaged equipment, re-packing of parachutes, provision of laundry facilities for hospitals and troops in the field and many other support services.

It provides a vast array of supplies, stores, and equipment such as tanks, watercraft, aircraft, vehicles of all kinds, guided missiles, guns, ammunition, parachutes, communication equipment, construction materials for building bridges and roads as well as other tools and machinery.

It also provides fuel, clothing, food and medical and dental supplies required to equip and maintain Army units during training and combat operations.

Did you know?

The word 'Lance' means just that. In days past, mounted soldiers were considered superior to those on foot. When unhorsed in battle, the lance which the ex-mounted man carried indicated his superiority and gave him certain prestige. From 'lance-man-of-foot', as he was called, comes the modern 'lance' rank.

Job Information

Operator Administrative (OP ADMIN)

Operator Petroleum (OP PETRL)

Handler Petroleum (HDLR PETRL)

Operator Supply (OP SUP)

Operator Unit Supply (OP UNIT SUP)

Operator Supply Chain (OP SUP CHAIN)

Rigger Parachute (RIG PRCHT)

Technician Ammunition (TECH AMMO)