Contact us for an application referral and we can help you take the next step.
Paid Infantry Soldier Training – Australian Army
Get paid while you train. Build fitness, resilience, confidence and teamwork.
The Australian Army Infantry Soldier pathway, known in-service as Rifleman, is a full-time role for people who want to challenge themselves, work in a close-knit team, and do something active, meaningful and out of the ordinary.
No prior military experience is required. You will receive the training needed to become a capable Army soldier and develop the physical, mental and practical skills required for the role.
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:
$82,322 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
- Physical training and team-based development
- Opportunities to travel within Australia and overseas
- A role where teamwork, resilience and mateship are central
What Infantry Soldiers Do
As an Infantry Soldier, you will become part of a highly trained team responsible for supporting Army operations in demanding environments.
Training and employment may involve:
- Patrolling and surveillance
- Security tasks for Army units and key assets
- Offensive and defensive operations
- Operating as part of a close-knit team
- Working alongside other Army corps and capabilities
- Humanitarian assistance missions
- International training, advise and assist missions
- Developing physical strength, discipline and mental resilience
Specialist Opportunities
Over time, Infantry Soldiers may have opportunities to specialise in areas such as:
- Reconnaissance
- Sniper
- Mortars
- Heavy weapons
- Other combat-related specialist skills
Who This Suits
This role may suit people who:
- Want a physically active career
- Enjoy teamwork and challenge
- Are resilient and motivated
- Want to build confidence, discipline and mental toughness
- Prefer practical work over a standard office job
- Are interested in service, leadership and personal development
- Want to be part of a close team and build lifelong mates along the way
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 a checkable background
- Have completed Year 10
- 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 Infantry Soldier with the Australian Army, contact us for an application referral and we can help you take the next step.
Challenge yourself. Build resilience. Serve in a team with purpose.
Pay: $60,517.00 – $82,322.00 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
