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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>Adamstown NSW 2289 - Bullecourt Barracks</li><li>Lismore NSW 2480 - Byron Barracks</li><li>Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 - Coffs Harbour Depot</li><li>Armidale NSW 2350 - Gaza Depot</li><li>Holsworthy NSW 2173 - Holsworthy Barracks</li><li>Parramatta NSW 2150 - Lancer Barracks</li><li>Muswellbrook NSW 2333 - Muswellbrook Depot</li><li>Orange NSW 2800 - Romani Barracks</li><li>Sutherland NSW 2232 - Sutherland Depot</li><li>Tamworth NSW 2340 - Tamworth Depot</li><li>Dundas NSW 2117 - Timor Barracks</li><li>Wollongong NSW 2500 - University of Wollongong Regiment</li></ul>QLD<ul><li>Greenbank QLD 4124 - Greenbank Depot</li><li>Atherton QLD 4883 - Atherton Depot</li><li>Aurukun QLD 4892 - 51 FNQR</li><li>Bamaga QLD 4876 - 51 FNQR</li><li>Caboolture QLD 4510 - Caboolture Depot</li><li>Enoggera QLD 4051 - Gallipoli Barracks</li><li>Townsville QLD 4813 - Lavarack Barracks</li><li>Cairns QLD 4892 - Pormpuraaw Depot</li><li>Toowoomba QLD 4350 - Toowoomba Depot</li><li>Cairns QLD 4869 - Porton Barracks</li></ul>TAS<ul><li>Glenorchy TAS 7010 - Derwent Barracks</li></ul>VIC<ul><li>Wangaratta VIC 3677 - Beersheba Barracks</li><li>Dandenong VIC 3175 - Dandenong Depot</li><li>Bandiana VIC 3694 - Gaza Ridge Barracks</li><li>Broadmeadows VIC 3047 - Maygar Barracks</li><li>Newborough VIC 3825 - Newborough Depot</li><li>Geelong VIC 3220 - Newland Barracks</li><li>Oakleigh VIC 3167 - Oakleigh Barracks</li><li>Bendigo VIC 3551 - Passchendaele Barracks</li><li>Ballarat VIC 3350 - Ranger Barracks</li><li>Watsonia VIC 3087 - Simpson Barracks</li><li>Shepparton VIC 3630 - Somme Barracks</li></ul>WA<ul><li>Broome WA 6725 - Broome Depot</li><li>Exmouth WA 6707 - Exmouth Depot</li><li>Geraldton WA 6530 - Geraldton Training Barracks</li><li>Karrakatta WA 6010 - Irwin Barracks</li><li>Newman WA 6753 - Newman Depot</li><li>Port Hedland WA 6721 - Port Hedland Depot</li><li>Karratha WA 6714 - Taylor Barracks</li><li>Tom Price WA 6751 - Tom Price Depot</li><li>Carnarvon WA 6701 - Carnarvon Training Depot</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:

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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’re looking to make a difference with your trade qualifications, experience adventure and make mates for life, then the Army Reserve has an exciting opportunity that can work around your lifestyle.

As a part-time Fitter Armament in the Army Reserve, you’ll play a crucial role in repairing and maintaining the weapon systems and equipment that help protect Australia. You’ll get to apply your trade skills in unique environments, changing up your everyday job with the challenges and rewards of the Army Reserve and the chance to help the community.

In this role you will inspect, service, repair and maintain a wide variety of weapons including pistols, machineguns, mortars, shotguns and anti-armour weapons. You will also perform general engineering tasks and repair and maintain miscellaneous equipment like pumps, small engine equipment and workshop equipment.

You'll also receive comprehensive and ongoing training that ensures you can master a huge variety of equipment. You will have opportunities to grow your technical knowledge through a range of specialist courses covering equipment such as artillery and the Abrams Tank armament.

Some of the tasks you’ll be responsible for include:
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<li>diagnosing, maintaining and repairing the Army's small arms, weapon systems and miscellaneous equipment</li>
<li>working with specialist teams on advanced armament systems fitted to protected and armoured vehicles</li>
<li>performing safety and technical inspections on weapon systems and specialist equipment</li>
<li>general soldiering duties, such as manning defensive positions, patrolling, traffic control, camouflaging of vehicles and field equipment, and navigation.</li>
</ul>
On Reserve parade nights at your local unit you can expect to refine your technical skills, plan ahead for exercises and keep up your soldier training. In larger training exercises, you’ll play a valuable role supporting your team, whether that’s by providing technical expertise, maintaining and repairing weapons or other specialist equipment.

This role is a great opportunity to gain leadership skills and practical knowledge that you can take back to your everyday job, and enhance your career prospects – all without giving up your current lifestyle.
Just give as little as one night a week, one weekend a month or a few weeks a year – and you’ll get a world of new experiences back.
<div class="p">In-Service Information 
This role is known as a Weapon Technician in the Army 

Employment Category Number (ECN): 146 
Employment Category: Combat Support</div>

Apply your skills as a qualified fitter, inspecting, repairing and reconditioning military hardware such as pistols, machine guns, rifles, armoured vehicles, watercraft and artillery equipment.

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Great salary from day one, which increases with experience

Tax-free pay

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Fully paid training

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