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8th Brigade's units offer you an opportunity to become almost anything in the Army Reserve.
By undertaking training in the Army Reserve not only will you acquire new trades and skills but also develop leadership, make new friends, get fit and get great opportunities to travel. Whether you're interested in picking up a specialist trade and developing new skills or just want to be a solider, there's a job here to suit you.
If you are interested in the challenge a part-time career in the Army Reserve provides, click on one of the links on right for more information or go directly to one of 8th Brigade's units (see 8 Brigade Units on the left) to find out what jobs are available at these individual units.
The Brigade also regularly holds information nights at local depots throughout New South Wales. Click here for more information on where the next information night will be held.
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In today's Army, you can choose either to work full-time or part-time. It all depends on what you would like to do. If you prefer full-time work then you should consider joining the Full-time Army, but if you're after part-time work there's the Army Reserve.
Whether you choose full-time or part-time work, you'll become part of one of the largest and most professional organisations in Australia. An organisation with a strong team spirit, and one that offers you a very high standard of training and an opportunity to work with the latest technology.
The Army Reserve has always been about challenge and reward. As a member of the Army Reserve, you'll gain new skills and experiences as well as improving your overall level of fitness. The best part is, while all this is happening, you'll receive tax-free pay. This means you'll have the cash to do whatever you want, whether it's study, work or securing a new job.
The Army Reserve has long been a part of Australia's proud military tradition, a tradition of determination, honour and courage. For years, part-time soldiers have played a vital role in protecting the security of Australia. On the battlefields of Gallipoli, Kokoda, Korea and Vietnam, the Australian Army has forged a reputation of being a strong, well-trained and dedicated team. It is a reputation you'll be expected to uphold as we face the challenges of the 21st century.
The Army is made up of specialised branches called Corps such as the Infantry, Artillery, Armoured, Engineers, Signals and Ordinance Corps. Within each Corps there are a variety of jobs or trades available. Before you join the Army Reserve, you should find out what jobs are available in your local area and choose the one that appeals to you most (Click on the 8 Brigade Units link on the left to locate your nearest unit).Most jobs are open to both men and women, however current Defence Force policy doesn't allow women to take up some combat roles.
If you already
have civilian qualifications there may be a role
for you to join the Army Reserve. Army Reserve units have positions
available for people who are qualified in the following areas
- Legal, Medical, Dental, Psychology, Public Relations, Accounting,
Pharmacy and Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
Joining the Army Reserve to practice your current skills will allow you to practice these skills in new and challenging areas. From the opportunity to undertake overseas deployments to providing aid to the Civilian Community during times of natural disaster, your time in the Army Reserve will be far from normal.
If you join as a Direct Entry Officer (DEO) you will only need to complete an abridged 2 week recruit course before commencing your employment in an Army Reserve Unit. This course will teach you all the basic military skills, traditions and other requirements you will need for your service in the Army Reserve.
For more information on the jobs that are available in the Brigade, see Direct Entry Jobs listed below.
To join the Army Reserve, you need to be fit and meet certain requirement for enlistment (see Conditions of Service). Prior to your enlistment, you must pass also pass a fitness assessment called the Personal Fitness Assessment (PFA). This is a combination of push-ups, sit ups and a "shuttle run". To find out more on the standards required click on Fitness Requirements.
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After completing your enlistment, you can parade with your unit for up to 20 days before a the next recruit course commences. This gives you an opportunity to experience Army Reserve life and pick up some tricks and tips from those who've completed training before commencing your initial training.
Your initial Army training begins with Common Recruit Training (CRT) at the Army Recruit Training Centre (ARTC) Kapooka, near Wagga in Southern New South Wales. ARTC is the home of recruit training and is where all soldiers, Regular or Reserve, commence their career in the Army. During the course, you'll receive expert training from some of the Army's best instructors. No one is saying this training will be easy, but when you complete it, you'll be proud of what you've accomplished.
Where possible, CRT will be arranged to fit in with any other commitments you may have. If you're studying or just finished school, then this is a great way to develop new skills and earn cash. You have a choice of doing your CRT either on a continuous or non-continuous basis. The continuous recruit course comprises 45 days of continuous training, while the non-continuous course can be completed in two modules. Module One can be anything from two to five weeks in duration with Module Two making up the remaining elements of the seven-week course.
After recruit training, you'll walk away with around $2,000 tax-free, regardless of any other income or benefits you may be receiving. For more information on what you'll receive during and after recruit course, see the Pay and Allowances page.
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If you haven't made up your mind yet about whether you want a part-time career in the Army Reserve our recruiting people can send you a CD Pack which tells you more about Army Reserve service.
2nd Division Recruiting CD |
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Looks after the administration requirements of a very large group of people. Administration is an important role at the barracks and also in the field or on deployment.
Where:
Administration Clerks are in every Brigade unit.
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At 12/16 HRL, Armoured Vehicle Crewmen have the important roles of carrying out Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) and Reconnaissance tasks. If you like the thought of working with armoured vehicles, then this is for you (males only).
Where:
12/16 Hunter River Lancers
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Actually driving an armoured vehicle is a skilled and exciting job. 12/16 HRL is the unit for you if you fancy yourself at the helm of one of these babies (males only).
Where:
12/16 Hunter River Lancers
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A Fitter Armament (or armourer) is responsible for checking our combat weapons and equipment to ensure it is serviceable and effective. This is a specialist skill that is of high value within all units.
Where:
Most 8 Brigade Units
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You’ve
probably heard about the great food in the Army. This is a fantastic
job if you like working creatively and you also like an air of
excitement. Cooks work in barracks, in the field and on deployment.
Cooks cater to large groups and also have the skill to prepare
some pretty delicate dishes for official unit functions.
Where:
All 8 Bde Units
have positions for cooks
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Be a master of the big guns. In this job you get to work in a team with other gunners to bring down artillery fire to support our troops. This is a top job if you like precision and a lot of fire-power. (Males only).
Where:
7 Field Regiment
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As an Artillery Command Post Operator you will be involved in reconnoitering the gun position, indicating where guns are sighted and aligning them to fire accurately. You will also operate the gunnery computer that calculates the information transmitted to the guns for them to fire accurately.
Where:
7 Field Regiment
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As a "linesman" in a Signals unit, you'll be responsible for providing secure line communications within and between Brigade Units. Despite the name, the signals unit is open to males and females.
Where:
155 Signal Squadron (8 CSR)
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Today’s Army is high tech. If you like getting your hands into technology then think about working with some cutting edge IT machines. Technology is not just a barracks environment job. Our Defence force relies on highly trained and skilled IT workers in the field and on deployment as well.
Where:
155 Signal Squadron
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Infantry units have specialists who operate either the MAG-58 General Support Machine Gun (GSMG) or the 84mm Karl Gustav Medium Range Anti Armour Weapon (MRAAW) either as part of a Rifle Company's Weapons Section of the Battalion's DFSW Platoon, in Support Company. These men work in small teams, usually in pairs, providing direct fire support to a unit on operations.
Where:
2/17 RNSWR and 41 RNSWR
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Engineer and Infantry (Assault Pioneers) units have demolition experts responsible for the destruction in war time of bridges, weapon caches and other strategic items. If you really want to make a bang in the Army - this job is for you.
Where:
8 CER,2/17 RNSWR and 41 RNSWR
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Dental Assistants work with Dentists to ensure that the dental health of soldiers is of an extremely high standard. We have our own dental hospital and the training is handy if you want to work in the field.
Where:
8 CSSB
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Drivers are the backbone of the Army. Army drivers handle anything from Land Rovers right through to Prime Movers. Imagine yourself carting an Armoured vehicle on the back of your vehicle. You don’t even need a civilian licence first. The Army will give you all the training you need. Licences are recognised by local transport authorities. This is a great way to get your ticket for a range of vehicles. All units of 8 Brigade have drivers.
Where:
All 8 Brigade Units
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The new Army’s high tech equipment is at the cutting edge and requires specialist technicians to service them. As a Electrical Technician in the Army you’ll get to work with modern equipment that you'd never work with in private enterprise. In the Army Reserve this job is only for people who already have a trade qualification.
Where:
155 Signal Squadron (8 CSR) and all 8 Bde Units
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The new Army’s high tech communications equipment is at the cutting edge and requires specialist telecommunications technicians to service them. As a Electrical Telecommunications Technician in the Army you’ll get to work with modern Comms equipment that you'd never work with in private enterprise. In the Army Reserve this job is only for people who already have a trade qualification.
Where:
155 Signal Squadron (8 CSR) and all 8 Bde Units
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Combat Engineers are the field's worker bees. Engineers put up portable bridges, cut trenches using plant equipment, build defences and so on. You could get your ticket to drive plant machinery as a field engineer as well as learn to blow things up. Bombs, mines and all manner of explosives are the specialty of Combat Engineers.
Where:
8 CER
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This is a key job in the Army. Infantrymen are the guys on the ground. As an infantryman you’ll learn patrolling, camouflage, and you’ll get the training to become a pretty good shot. If you like being fit and working outdoors, then this is the job for you (males only).
Where:
41 RNSWR, 2/17 RNSWR, HQ 8 Brigade
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The Mortarman has a key job in an Army Infantry Battalion. As the unit's only indirect fire support weapon, Mortarmen are responsible for providing close-in indirect support in the form of either high explosive (HE), Illumination (Illum) and Smoke mortar rounds to assist the Battalion's offensive and defensive operations. As an Infantry Mortarman you’ll learn all the basic skills of patrolling and fieldcraft as well as getting trained on how to operate the F1 81mm Mortar. If you like being fit and working outdoors, then this is the job for you (males only).
Where:
41 RNSWR, 2/17 RNSWR
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As an Intelligence Dutyman you'll work in the Unit's Intelligence Cell to collate intelligence on enemy forces, weather, ground and tactical doctrines to assist the Unit commanders in defeating the enemy. Intelligence Dutyman receive training in the Intelligence process, operation photography and interrogation.
Where:
12/16 HRL, 41 and 2/17 RNSWR, 8 CER, HQ 8 Brigade
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As a Logistics Operator you are responsible for the essential logistic operation of an army unit. You control the issue and receipt of stores and equipment including artillery guns, vehicles, weapons, clothing, radios and computers. You also gets involved with the supply and handling of dangerous goods such as artillery ammunition and explosives.
Where:
8 CSSB, 7 Field Regiment
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Medics
work with doctors and nurses in our base hospitals and in field
medical facilities as well as working within most Brigade Units.
As a medic you will learn all the specialist skills you need to
provide first line assistance to soldiers needing medical help.
An exciting and challenging job.
Where:
All units in 8 Brigade have medic positions.
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As a mortarman you will be trained to provide indirect fire support in infantry operations. Whether you're firing smoke, high explosives, illumination rounds or quickly establishing a firing base - there's always activity.
Where:
2/17 RNSWR and 41 RNSWR
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The Brigade
has a number of bands, such as 2/17 RNSWR's Pipe's and Drums band.
The bands play a broad range of musical styles. As a musician
in the band you’ll get the opportunity to play with excellent
musicians (many of whom are professional musicians in civilian
life). Members are involved in ANZAC ceremonies, unit functions
and many other activities.
Where:
2/17 RNSWR and some other Units.
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As an Operator Supply you will be involved in providing supplies required to equip and maintain Army units during training and combat operations. Your role might also include other activities like working in an office providing clerical support, or being responsible for the packaging and storing of dangerous goods.
Where:
8 CSSB
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Pay Clerk
Every unit has a pay clerk. You’ll receive all the training you need to manage the allowances and pay for the soldiers of the unit and help forecast training day usage. Everyone loves the pay clerk.
Where:
All 8 Brigade Units
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8 CER's
Engineers work with a lot of heavy plant equipment as part of
their operations. By working as a Plant Operator you'll get your
ticket to drive plant machinery as well as pick up qualifications
that can be accredited for civilian use.
Where:
8th Combat Engineer Regiment
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When troops serve in the field somebody needs the expertise to check on the healthy state of the environment. Preventative medical specialists know about the purification of water and the establishment of healthy field practices. This is a key job in the Army.
Where:
8 CSSB
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As a Psychological Examiner you will be responsible for the mental health of Army personnel in your Brigade. You will assist Army psychologists in providing psychological advice to ensure that people are matched to jobs that best suit their capabilities. As a Psychological Examiner you will become a highly skilled technical assistant in the field of psychological assessment.
Where:
8 CSSB
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Radio
Technician
The new Army’s high tech communications equipment is at the cutting edge and requires specialist technicians to service them. As a Radio Technician in the Army you’ll get to work with modern equipment that you'd never work with in private enterprise. In the Army Reserve this job is only for people who already have a trade qualification.
Where:
155 Signal Squadron (8 CSR) and all 8 Bde Units
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The Army’s vehicles aren’t like the ones you see at the corner workshop in civvy street. As a Recovery mechanic in the Army you’ll get to work retrieving and repairing impressive pieces of equipment. In the Army Reserve this job is only for people who already have a trade qualification.
Where:
8 CSSB
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Regimental
Signaller
An infantryman with radio communications skills is perhaps the best way to describe this type of job. You get to combine technical know how with outdoors activity and skilled weapon handling .
Where:
2/17 RNSWR, 41 RNSWR, 155 Signal Squadron (8 CSR)
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Another specialist arms skill for excellent riflemen, as a Sniper you will train to be the best shot in the Brigade and represent your unit in regular shooting competitions organised by the Army (if you're good enough!).
Where:
41 RNSWR & 2/17 RNSWR
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Some heavy gear gets shifted around to support the Brigade’s activities. As a store person you’ll be helping get important supplies to the field. As a storeman driver you could also pick up your fork lift driving ticket along the way.
Where:
All 8 Brigade Units
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The Army’s vehicles aren’t like the ones you see at the corner workshop in civvy street. As a vehicle mechanic in the Army you’ll get to work with impressive pieces of equipment. In the Army Reserve this job is only for people who already have a trade qualification.
Where:
8 CSSB
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Dentist are specialist Direct Entry Officers positions which require you to be a qualified civilian Dentist to join. As a dentist in the Army your skills may see you deploy in support of ADF operations.
Where:
8 CSSB
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Positions are open for Doctors as specialist Direct Entry Officers positions which require civilian qualifications to join. As a doctor in the Army you'll have great opportunities to go places on deployment you'd never expect to do in civilian life.
Where:
Most units have positions for a Unit Doctor
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Electrical Engineer (Direct Entry)
Positions are open for Electrical Engineers to join as specialist Direct Entry Officers. The position requires civilian qualifications to join. As an Electrical Engineer in the Army you'll have great opportunities to go places on deployments you'd never expect to do in civilian life.
Where:
8 CSSB
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Environmental Health Officer (Direct Entry Officer)
Positions are open for Environmental Health Officers (EHO) to join as specialist Direct Entry Officers. The position requires civilian qualifications to join. As a EHO in the Army you'll have great opportunities to go places on deployments you'd never expect to do in civilian life.
Where:
8 CSSB
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If you're a qualified lawyer looking for something different, consider applying your trade in Military, Civil and International Law as a legal officer.
Where:
Headquarters 8 Brigade
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Mechanical Engineer (Direct Entry)
Positions are open for Mechanical Engineeers to join as specialist Direct Entry Officers. The position requires civilian qualifications to join. As a Mechanical Engineer in the Army you'll have great opportunities to go places on deployments you'd never expect to do in civilian life.
Where:
8 CSSB
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Employment is available for qualified nurses to support the Brigade's operations, including overseas deployments, and support operations.
Where:
Most 8 Bde Units
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Pay/Finance Officer (Direct Entry Officer)
Positions are open for accountants to join as specialist Direct Entry Officers. The position requires civilian qualifications to join. As a Pay/Finance Officer in the Army you'll have great opportunities to go places on deployments you'd never expect to do in civilian life. You'll also have the opportunity to train soldiers in accounting for Non-Public Monies Accounts (NPMA), conduct audits and supervision of NPMA accounts and advise Commanders on the conduct of Mess accounts.
Where:
8 CSSB
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Pharmacist (Direct Entry Officer)
Positions are open for Pharmacists to join as specialist Direct Entry Officers. The position requires civilian qualifications to join. As a Pharmacist in the Army you'll have great opportunities to go places on deployments you'd never expect to do in civilian life.
Where:
8 CSSB
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Public Relations Officer (Direct Entry Officer)
If you're a journalist or a PR specialist, consider working at Headquarters 8 Brigade. Your work will vary from promoting the Brigade and its units to the public to dealing with sensitive enquiries from the media while supporting military operations.
Where:
Headquarters 8 Brigade
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Psychologist (Direct Entry Officer)
Positions are open for Psychologists to join as specialist Direct Entry Officers. The position requires civilian qualifications to join. As a Psychologist in the Army you'll have great opportunities to go places on deployments you'd never expect to do in civilian life. Psychologists play an ever increasing role today with Army Reserve soldiers deployed overseas and providing aid to the civilian community during disasters.
Where:
8 CSSB
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Radiographer (Direct Entry Officer)
Positions are open for Radiographers to join as specialist Direct Entry Officers. The position requires civilian qualifications to join. As a radiographer in the Army you'll have great opportunities to go places on deployments you'd never expect to do in civilian life.
Where:
8 CSSB
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The
2 Div Recruiting CD has information on your local units, the
Army's history and traditions, the training you will undertake
and some testimonials from people who have served in the Army
Reserve.