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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 Drone Operator in the Army Reserve, you’ll get to utilise your tech and communications skills in a rewarding, part-time role. You’ll operate the latest Small Uncrewed Aerial Systems (SUAS) available to locate targets, track threats and gather information to support tactical missions. The support you provide will keep troops on the ground informed with threat locations, accurate targeting details and battle damage assessments. SUAS are also in high demand during national callouts, which means you may have opportunities to work with local emergency services.
If you have great communication and problem-solving skills, a thirst for knowledge and a knack for understanding rapidly advancing technology, this is the Army Reserve role for you.

Working in a team environment, you’ll work with autonomous surveillance systems to influence battlefield operations. On training exercises, you'll put your skills to the test using Small Uncrewed Aerial Systems (SUAS) to gather intelligence and data in response to your commander’s needs. When you meet with your unit, you can expect to maintain your weapons handling skills, plan upcoming exercises and keep up to date with your soldiering training. You’ll also keep learning, continually improving your technical skills as you learn to operate a range of Uncrewed Surveillance Drones.

Pilot next-gen surveillance drones utilising rapidly advancing technologies in a part-time Army Reserve role that’s big on adventure and teamwork.

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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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