Army Vehicle Driver Specialist – Move Heavy Equipment

Australian Defence Force

Melbourne

On-site

AUD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Australian Defence Force is seeking motivated individuals to join as drivers and support personnel in military operations across diverse terrains. You will learn vehicle operation, navigation, and safety while contributing to critical transport and logistics tasks.

Applicants must meet citizenship, age, and fitness requirements, with Year 10 completion and checkable background, and may start at 16.5 years. Training is provided, with progression opportunities within the ADF.

Qualifications

Must be an Australian citizen or eligible permanent resident.
Must be at least 17 years old.
Background checkable for the past 10 years.
Completed Year 10 with English and Maths.
Reasonably fit and healthy; pass a fitness test.
Driver's licence not required, but if held must be valid.

Responsibilities

Loading, driving and maintaining Army vehicles and equipment.
Driving loaded and unloaded vehicles in varied, all-terrain conditions.
Deliver personnel, stores, equipment and CSS using road, rail, sea and air links.
Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, winches and cranes.
Camouflage a vehicle and supervise loading/unloading tasks.
Recover damaged vehicles with recovery equipment.
Operate radio/communications equipment fitted to vehicles.
Transport VIPs up to Brigadier or equivalent rank.
Navigate using civil or military maps in built-up areas and fields.
Drive specialist vehicles like Water Tankers and Fuel Tankers.