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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.
With this being a critical role within the Defence Force, it&rsquo;s possible that positions will be created outside of the listed locations. This will be reviewed and determined on a case by case basis. <div class='reserve-location-list'><ul>NT<ul><li>Groote NT 0872 - Groote Eylandt Depot</li><li>Jabiru NT 0886 - Jabiru Depot</li><li>Larrakeyah NT 0820 - Larrakeyah Barracks</li><li>Katherine NT 0852 - NORFORCE</li><li>Alice Springs NT 0870 - NORFORCE</li><li>Tennant Creek NT 0860 - NORFORCE</li><li>Nhulunbuy NT 0880 - NORFORCE</li><li>Borroloola NT 0854 - NORFORCE</li><li>Nguiu NT 0822 - NORFORCE</li></ul>QLD<ul><li>Atherton QLD 4883 - Atherton Depot</li><li>Bamaga QLD 4876 - 51 FNQR</li><li>Innisfail QLD 4860 - Calendar Park</li><li>Townsville QLD 4813 - Lavarack Barracks</li><li>Lockhart River QLD 4871 - Lockhart River Depot</li><li>Mt Isa QLD 4825 - Mt Isa Depot</li><li>Cairns QLD 4892 - Pormpuraaw Depot</li><li>Thursday Island QLD 4875 - Thursday Island Depot</li><li>Weipa QLD 4874 - Weipa Depot</li><li>Yorke Island QLD 4875 - Yorke Island Depot</li><li>Cairns QLD 4869 - Porton Barracks</li><li>Aurukun QLD 4892 - 51 FNQR</li></ul>WA<ul><li>Broome WA 6725 - Broome Depot</li><li>Broome WA 6725 - NORFORCE </li><li>Derby WA 6728 - NORFORCE</li><li>Exmouth WA 6707 - Exmouth Depot</li><li>Geraldton WA 6530 - Geraldton Training 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><li>Kununurra WA 6743 - Norforce Kununurra</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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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 want to protect the land you live on while experiencing adventure outside of the everyday, the Army Reserve has an exciting opportunity for you.
As a part-time Regional Force Soldier in the Army Reserve, you'll be a member of the Regional Force Surveillance Unit (RFSU), gaining intel by observing and maintaining situational awareness in your Area of Responsibility.
Regional Force Soldiers are usually recruited from the local area. Using your knowledge of the land, you'll conduct stealth patrols, detecting hostiles and reporting back to the Australian Defence Force or relevant government agency. And be trained in skilled small patrol tactics and effective teamwork while gathering an intimate knowledge of the local infrastructure.
Some of the tasks you can be responsible for include:
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 <li>Conduct surveillance and reconnaissance operations, including route reconnaissance</li>
 <li>Acquire and verify military geographic information within assigned Areas of Operations</li>
 <li>Locate and report on enemy positions</li>
 <li>Conduct Observation Posts in tactically suited areas</li>
 <li>Conduct surveillance tasks in conjunction with Federal and State Government authorities when authorised</li>
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On Reserve parade nights, you can expect to bond with your squad, plan ahead for exercises and keep up your soldiering training.
In larger training exercises you'll get to use an F88 rifle, a light robust and effective rifle, as well as Night Fighting Equipment (NFE) and other specialist surveillance equipment.
This is a great opportunity to give back to your community, work with advanced machinery and operate within a close-knit team &ndash; without having to compromise your lifestyle in this flexible part-time role.
Just give as little as one night a week, one weekend a month or a few weeks a year &ndash; and you'll get a world of new experiences back.

Become the eyes and ears of the Army in remote locations in far north and west Australia, conducting stealth and reconnaissance patrols and gathering intel.

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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

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Fully paid training

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