Artillery Soldier

To serve in the ADF you must be an Australian Citizen. If you are not an Australian Citizen, you may still be eligible to join the ADF if you meet certain criteria. Please visit the ADF Careers Eligibility Page for more details.

Your role:

As an Army Artillery Soldier in the Royal Australian Artillery, you’ll be part of the team that operates at the forefront of combat and security operations.

You will learn to be the eyes and ears of the battlefield, by providing artillery fire, systematic surveillance and accurate target acquisition.

The Artillery Soldier pathway will provide you with the skills to advance in one of four roles:

Artillery Observer – Be the eyes and the ears of the battlefield. Use high-tech equipment to locate enemy targets and gather battlespace intelligence.

Artillery Operator – Be part of the team that sets up, aims and fires one of the Army’s most powerful weapons in a role full of camaraderie and ongoing opportunities.

Artillery Command Systems Operator – Use advanced surveillance equipment, to understand the battlefield, identify targets and produce & communicate firing solutions for artillery and other available firepower.

Air Defence Operator – Use sophisticated radar systems to identify and analyse potential threats, then employ surface-to-air missile systems to destroy them, in this team-oriented combat role.

You will enjoy benefits including, but not limited to:

• Free medical and dental, including access to allied health, rehabilitation, and mental health specialists
• Competitive salary package with incremental salary increases as you gain experience
• Generous Superannuation of 16.4% - a huge 5.4% over the Australian standard
• A subsidised home loan or rent allowance
• Allowances and bonuses which recognise specialist skills and employment types
• The ability to package your salary
• Job security
• Career progression and development
• Good work/life balance
• Travel opportunities
• Excellent social and fitness facilities
• Paid training
  
  

Location:

Following your initial military training, you could be posted to one of the many Army bases and units across Australia.

Salary:

Upon commencing training, your starting salary will be approximately $56,385 per annum plus 16.4% superannuation and your pay will increase as you progress through training.

On completion of your initial military training and initial employment training, you’ll enjoy a package starting from $76,700 per annum.

Eligibility:

For this role, you must:

• Be at least 17 years of age when you enter the ADF
• Have completed an Australian Year 10 education (or equivalent) with passes in English and Mathematics
• Be an Australian citizen. If you are not an Australian Citizen you may still be eligible to join the ADF if you meet certain criteria, please visit the ADF Careers Eligibility Page for more details
• Be reasonably fit and healthy. Keeping fit is a big part of joining the ADF. You’ll need to pass a physical fitness test before you join, but don’t worry, we'll give you tips to help you prepare
• Be able to successfully obtain a security clearance

How to apply:

Click the APPLY button to start your journey to becoming an Army Artillery Soldier and we’ll get in contact with you shortly.

Visit the link below to view the full position description and learn more about life in the Army: Artillery Soldier - ADF Careers