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Receive nationally recognised trade training
Join the ADF and learn a trade. You&rsquo;ll receive all the training you need, be paid while you train and can earn industry-recognised qualifications. 
Who it&rsquo;s for:&nbsp;Those seeking nationally recognised trade training to undertake hands-on tasks.

This entry method is currently not recruiting.

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

Training

Your starting salary

Trained

Your salary once trained

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

General Entry: Technical

Course: On-the-job training 
Duration: 24-36 months 
Location: Holsworthy Barracks, NSW
You&rsquo;ll undertake 24-36 months of on-the-job training at the School of Military Engineering at Holsworthy Barracks, NSW. After completing this training, you may be eligible for a Certificate III in Plumbing.
You&rsquo;ll then proceed on posting to the 65 Air Base Recovery Squadron located at either RAAF Base Richmond or Townsville. You&rsquo;ll undertake further Airfield Engineering and Military specific training throughout your career.
There are a number of specialist Airfield Engineering courses that will provide you with further training across a variety of subjects to provide skill sets to meet operational requirements. You&rsquo;ll also be required to undertake core training courses required for your career progression.

Find a role in your chosen profession
Apply your existing skills to exciting new challenges in the ADF. Pursue your profession and earn a competitive salary plus allowances and benefits you won&rsquo;t get with other jobs. 
Who it&rsquo;s for:&nbsp;Those who already hold recognised qualifications.

General Entry: Qualified

A number of specialist Airfield Engineering courses will provide you with further training across a variety of subjects, providing skill sets to meet operational requirements. As a Plumber, you&rsquo;ll also be required to undertake core training courses for your continued career progression.

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As a Plumber, you&rsquo;ll provide plumbing support at Air Force bases, isolated temporary airfields and construction sites. You&rsquo;ll get to apply your skills and training in a range of different environments, establishing and maintaining fresh water supplies, managing wastewater and installing gas systems.

This is an exciting role that will take you wherever members of the Air Force are deployed, whether it&rsquo;s a base, isolated temporary airfield or construction site in Australia or overseas. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary and highly mobile team of tradespeople, you&rsquo;ll install, maintain and repair water reticulation, drainage, treatment systems and other plumbing facilities.
You&rsquo;ll also have opportunities to participate in deployed operations in partnerships with the Army in remote areas located in Australia or overseas.

Use your plumbing skills to make a real difference, establishing water infrastructure and gas supply systems for air bases and temporary airfields in Australia and overseas.

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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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