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Use your specialisation and become a leader in your field
If you&rsquo;re already qualified in healthcare, finance, law, chaplaincy, management, aviation, engineering or education, you can join the ADF part-time as a Specialist Reserve.
Who it&rsquo;s for:&nbsp;Those who are a specialist in specific fields.

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:

Training

Your daily rate while training

Trained

Your daily rate once trained

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

Officer Entry: Specialist Reserve

As a Medical Procedural Specialist, you&rsquo;re employed specifically for your surgical specialty. If you wish to be considered for further general medical officer employment, you&rsquo;ll need to meet further training requirements. This will be discussed with you when required.

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As a General Surgeon in the Army Reserve, you&rsquo;ll work in surgical teams using your advanced medical expertise and knowledge. You'll ensure appropriate clinical care is administered to patients in garrison and field environments, in this varied part-time role.
If you&rsquo;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 a rewarding opportunity that can work around your lifestyle.

You&rsquo;ll be an integral part of the healthcare services team, providing the highest standard of care to ADF members, aiding in the prevention, treatment or recovery of injuries or diseases, in line with your area of expertise. You&rsquo;ll perform your duties in a broad range of environments and workplace conditions, wherever and whenever a casualty/patient situation exists, or healthcare is needed. You&rsquo;ll need to be adaptable as some working environments may have limited stores and equipment.
You&rsquo;ll be a clinical leader of multidisciplinary health teams, in line with your professional and legislated responsibilities. You must be able to communicate effectively, maintain confidentiality and effective relationships with superiors, subordinates, civilians and international forces, including people with diverse cultural and political backgrounds.

Find a fulfilling new outlet for your surgical skills, in a part-time specialist role with rewarding challenges, working in well-equipped garrison and field hospitals.

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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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