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There are Army Reserve depots located all around Australia, and this role may be available near you even if not listed in the locations below. Speak to a recruiter to find out more, or <a href="https://army.adfcareers.gov.au/army-reserve#unitlocator">click</a> here to find the Army Reserve depots closest to you. <div class='reserve-location-list'><ul>ACT<ul><li>Canberra ACT 2600 - HMAS Harman</li></ul>NSW<ul><li>Holsworthy NSW 2173 - Holsworthy Barracks</li><li>Parramatta NSW 2150 - Lancer Barracks</li><li>Armidale NSW 2350 - Gaza Depot</li><li>Muswellbrook NSW 2333 - Muswellbrook Depot</li><li>Tamworth NSW 2340 - Tamworth Depot</li></ul>QLD<ul><li>Caboolture QLD 4510 - Caboolture Depot</li></ul>SA<ul><li>Smithfield SA 5114 - Elizabeth North Training Depot</li></ul>VIC<ul><li>Sale VIC 3850 - RAAF Base East Sale</li><li>Watsonia VIC 3087 - Simpson Barracks</li></ul>WA<ul><li>Karrakatta WA 6010 - Irwin Barracks</li></ul></ul></div>

You will be paid to train and on completion of your Initial Military Training and Initial Employment Training, you’ll earn a tax-free daily rate of at least:

Training

Your daily rate while training

Trained

Your daily rate once trained

Most Reservists join the Australian Defence Force for the exciting work, the friendships and the lifestyle. But there are many other benefits too, including financial ones. The pay you receive in the Army Reserve goes straight into your pocket with no deductions for tax, and it increases as you gain seniority and experience.

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If you&rsquo;re looking to experience adventure, earn tax-free pay and learn tactical and combat-related skills, the Army Reserve has an exciting opportunity that can work around your lifestyle. 
<div class="p">What you&rsquo;ll do</div>
As a part-time member of an Armoured Vehicle Crew, you&rsquo;ll drive, maintain, command and work with high-tech military vehicles as you undertake reconnaissance, surveillance, offensive, defensive, security and peacekeeping operations. 
You&rsquo;ll receive full training in weapon use and military tactics, conducting patrolling and other tasks in a mounted role in Off road and armoured vehicles, as well as in a dismounted role on foot. 
Some of the tasks you&rsquo;ll be responsible for include:
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 <li>Operating as a scout in tactical and non-tactical situations</li>
 <li>Supporting with defensive and offensive security </li>
 <li>Operating high-tech equipment to conduct reconnaissance and surveillance. </li>
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You may also learn to drive and operate the following military vehicles:
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 <li>Light Cavalry Patrol Vehicle (LCPV)</li>
 <li>Interim Infantry Mobility Vehicle (IIMV) </li>
 <li>Bushmaster (PMV) and Hawkie (PMV-L).</li>
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On parade nights you will have the opportunity to receive specialised training, conducting lessons and planning for upcoming exercises. In larger training exercises, you will form an integral part of a vehicle crew or scout patrol conducting reconnaissance and a vast array of missions either mounted in vehicles or as a team on foot. From raiding enemy rear areas to conducting concealed observation posts and ambushes, your team can be small or large and play a pivotal role in shaping future operations. 
Just give as little as one night a week, one weekend a month or a few weeks a year &ndash; and you&rsquo;ll get a world of new experiences back.

Drive a range of high-tech military vehicles including Light Cavalry Patrol Vehicles, Interim Infantry Mobility Vehicle and the Bushmaster as you support Army activities. 

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Armoured Vehicle Crew

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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

Tax-free pay

Travel opportunities

Fully paid training

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