Metalsmith (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

As a part-time Metalsmith, you’ll apply your skills to Army hardware and work on armaments, battle tanks, high-tech armoured troop carriers and weapon systems.

Your primary role will be to fabricate, repair, modify and reclaim military equipment and components.

This is an amazing opportunity to build on your metalsmith skills while operating new tools and working in exciting environments. Plus, you’ll make life-long friendships, work as part of a close knit-team and earn tax-free pay.

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 at least $220/day tax-free.

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

Location

You will train for 3 weeks in Wagga Wagga, NSW. Following your training, you will be posted to an Army unit close to where you live.

Apply Now

For this role, you’ll need to be a qualified Welder 1st Class, Boilermaker Marker Off, Boilermaker Welder or Sheet Metal Worker having completed an approved apprenticeship or approved traineeship at a recognised institution as well as the full-time employment requirement for that trade. You’ll also need completion of 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.

Click the APPLY button if you’re excited by this opportunity, and we’ll contact with you shortly.

To view the full position description and learn more about life in the Army Reserve, visit the link here: Metalsmith - ADF Careers