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There are many excellent career options in the ADF that 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 wanting a part-time role that doesn&rsquo;t require previous experience.

You'll 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:

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The pay you receive in the Army Reserve goes straight into your pocket with no deductions for tax.

General Entry: Non-technical Reserve

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As a Communications Systems Operator in the Army Reserve, you’ll join a dedicated team of communications experts – the signallers. In this part-time role, you’ll take on a diverse range of tasks and responsibilities, often in challenging and time-sensitive situations, to keep the Army communicating effectively. As a member of this highly-trained team, you’ll be responsible for delivering vital military communications in support of domestic security and disaster relief. 

If you’re looking to experience adventure and excitement outside the everyday, earn tax-free pay and work as part of a close-knit team, this is an exciting opportunity that can work around your lifestyle.

Working in a range of environments from rural to high density urban areas, you’ll be responsible for operating satellite terminals, radios and advanced security equipment to enable effective communications across Australia. You’ll do whatever it takes to ensure your commander can communicate over a range of different networks, whether that’s constructing advanced field antennas, maintaining network security or operating a specialised suite of software. 

It’s a rewarding, part-time role that offers unmatched variety. One weekend, you could be working from the back of a communications vehicle supporting an Army exercise or operation, the next month an airfield, high-tech communications centre or Navy vessel. Best of all, you get to contribute in a way that works for you.

Join a team of cyber communication experts as an Army reservist and utilise high-tech radio and satellite systems to support domestic security and disaster relief across Australia.

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Communication Systems 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

Tax-free pay

Travel opportunities

Fully paid training

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