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There are many excellent career options in the ADF that generally don&rsquo;t require experience or qualifications. You&rsquo;ll receive all the training you need and be paid while you train.
Who it&rsquo;s for:&nbsp;Those seeking general roles and career opportunities.

You'll be paid while you train, and on completion of your Initial Military Training and Employment Training, you’ll earn at least:

Training

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Your salary once trained

In the Army you'll be paid a good salary from day one regardless of your age, experience or qualifications.

General Entry: Non-technical

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As a Cargo Operator, you’ll be responsible for the movement and collection of essential Army cargo. You'll transport equipment and supplies by road, rail, sea and air, driving a range of military vehicles and watercraft to those who need it. Without you, these goods wouldn’t get to where they need to be.

Your role is one that is vital for overseas operations, so there’s plenty of opportunity to travel to new and exciting locations. You’ll also get to work closely with the Navy, loading cargo on-board ships travelling around Australia and beyond.

You’ll take control of some of the Army’s most vital assets, operating a wide range of equipment including computer-based cargo tracking systems, medium and heavy transport and a variety of rough terrain forklifts and cranes. These include: 
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<li>on-pavement forklift</li>
<li>telescopic forklifts</li>
<li>reach stacker (up to 25 ton)</li>
<li>ship crane (up to 30 ton)</li>
<li>slewing mobile crane (up to 80 ton).</li>
</ul>
This is about as far from a desk job as you can get. If you’re keen to sit in a different driver’s seat every day, this could be for you.

Play a pivotal role in the distribution network of the Army, managing vital equipment and supplies by road, rail, sea and air in a range of military vehicles.

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Cargo Operator

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Benefits you won't see anywhere else

You’ll enjoy the following:

Great salary from day one, which increases with experience

Generous superannuation of 16.4% – a huge 4.9% over the Australian standard

Help to buy a home, a subsidised home loan or rent allowance

Free medical and dental for you, and subsidised healthcare for you and your family

Fully paid training

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