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Paid Artillery Soldier Training – Australian Army
Get paid while you train. Work with advanced weapon systems, surveillance technology and close-knit Army teams.
The Australian Army Artillery Soldier pathway is a full-time role for people who want a physically active, challenging and team-focused career using powerful weapon systems, battle management systems and advanced surveillance equipment.
No prior military experience is required. You will receive the training needed to become an Army Artillery Soldier and may be streamed into one of several specialist roles as you progress.
Pay and Benefits
You are paid while you train.
Starting salary:
$60,517 per annum
plus 16.4% superannuation
Once trained, salary increases to at least:
$86,453 per annum
plus 16.4% superannuation
This role may also attract additional allowances, including field allowance.
Benefits Include
- Paid training
- 16.4% superannuation
- Salary growth with experience and rank
- Free medical and dental care
- Housing support options
- Career progression
- Physically active work beyond standard gym training
- Team-based Army training and exercises
- Experience with advanced weapon, surveillance and command systems
What Artillery Soldiers Do
As an Artillery Soldier, you will be part of the team that helps provide artillery fire, surveillance, target acquisition and air defence capability.
You may work with equipment and systems such as:
- M777 Howitzer
- National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System (NASAMS)
- Battlefield Management Systems
- Digital Terminal Control Systems
- Radar systems
- Advanced communications and targeting equipment
Specialist Role Streams
As you progress through training, you may be streamed into one of four specialist areas:
- Artillery Observer
- Artillery Operator / Gunner
- Artillery Command Systems Operator
- Air Defence Operator
Allocation to a specific stream is based on preference, performance and position availability.
Who This Suits
This role may suit people who:
- Want a physically active career
- Enjoy teamwork, discipline and challenge
- Are interested in advanced military technology
- Want to work with weapon systems, radar, surveillance and targeting equipment
- Prefer practical field work over a standard office job
- Are motivated to build resilience, confidence and technical skills
- Want to be part of a close-knit Army team
Entry Requirements
Applicants generally need to:
- Be an Australian citizen or eligible Australian permanent resident
- Be at least 17 years old to enter the ADF
- Have completed Year 10 English and Maths
- Have a checkable background
- Be reasonably fit and healthy
- Have no suspended or cancelled driver’s licence, if they hold one
You can usually start your application from 16.5 years old.
Interested?
If you are interested in becoming an Artillery Soldier with the Australian Army, contact us for an application referral and we can help you take the next step.
Train hard. Work with advanced systems. Serve in a team with purpose.
Pay: $60,517.00 – $86,453.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Gym membership
- Health insurance
- Housing allowance
- Life insurance
- Maternity leave
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Travel reimbursement
Work Location: In person
