Recovery Mechanic (Tax-Free Pay)

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:

No two days are the same in this job. You’ll be the go-to for Army vehicles in times of need, using winches, towing equipment and cranes. Whether a vehicle is bogged, broken down, damaged or disabled, you’ll be there.

With on-the-job training, you can learn to drive and handle a range of powerful machinery: from heavy specialist trucks, to Armoured Recovery Vehicles and all-terrain forklifts.

Why join the Army Reserve?

If you're looking for a new challenge, the Army Reserve could be for you. You'll enjoy the satisfaction of giving something back to Australia, while benefitting from:

• Tax-free daily pay


• Free healthcare and accommodation whist on exercise or deployment


• A flexible time commitment, serving anywhere from 20-100 days per year


• Easy to fit into your lifestyle with the option to work close to home


• Comprehensive training


• Rewarding work that may be in complete contrast to your day job


• A supportive team environment


• May have the opportunity to deploy overseas (postings are voluntary)


• Friendships that last a lifetime


• No minimum period of service, allowing you to leave and come back to the Army Reserve whenever you like

Boost your Income

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.

On completion of your initial military and employment training, you could earn a package worth at least $210/day tax-free.

Additional amounts are paid for time spent on exercises and deployments.

Entry Requirements

For this role, you must be over 17 at time of enlistment and have completed an Australian Year 10 education (or equivalent) with passes in English and Mathematics. You must also be an Australian citizen and able to successfully obtain a security clearance. 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.

Apply now:

Click the APPLY button if you think you have what it takes to become an Army Reserve Recovery Mechanic and we’ll get in contact with you shortly.

You can also visit the link to view the full position description and learn more about life in the Army Reserve: Recovery Mechanic - ADF Careers