Driver (No Experience)

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 a Driver, you’ll keep the Army moving and play a pivotal role in the distribution of equipment, supplies and Army personnel via a wide range of different vehicles, on all-terrain. From Mercedes Benz G Wagons, Hawkei PMV-L or 40M Medium trucks, to HX77 Heavy Utility trucks, off-road forklifts and road trains, there will be no lack of variety as a Driver in the Army.

Your duties include, but aren’t limited to:

• Drive loaded and unloaded vehicles in varied conditions and on all-terrain


• Deliver personnel, stores, equipment and Combat Service Support - utilising road, rail, sea and air transportation


• Camouflage a vehicle


• Operate material handling equipment, such as forklifts, winches and cranes


• Supervise and assist with loading and unloading vehicles


• Conduct non-technical inspections


• Recover damaged vehicles using vehicle recovery equipment


• Operate radio/communications equipment fitted to a vehicle


• Transport dangerous goods

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. Drivers are employed across most Army locations primarily QLD, NSW, SA and the NT.

Salary:

Upon commencing training, your starting salary will be approximately $56,365 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.

As part of your training for this Driver role, you’ll earn qualifications for the operation of certain vehicles.

Apply now:

For this role, you must be an Australian citizen, over 17 at the time of enlistment, hold a provisional or full driver’s licence, and have completed an Australian Year 10 education (or equivalent) with passes in English and Mathematics. 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.

You must also be able to successfully obtain a security clearance and meet the minimum medical and fitness requirements.

Click the APPLY button to start your journey to becoming an Army Driver 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: Army - Driver (adfcareers.gov.au)