Combat Photographer

ADF Careers; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 28,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

ADF Careers seeks an Army Imagery Specialist in the Army Reserve. This part-time Combat Photographer role uses photography and videography skills to capture compelling images of the ADF in action. You’ll travel, train, and work flexibly while earning tax-free pay.

Responsibilities include documenting operations, editing footage for media, and training others in photography. It’s a rewarding opportunity to develop leadership and storytelling within a close-knit team across Australia.

Qualifications

• Australian citizenship required; permanent residents may be eligible.

Responsibilities

• Take professional quality photos and videos of ADF operations, training exercises, international engagements and other activities.
• Process and upload imagery quickly to meet news media deadlines.
• Edit short and engaging videos for social media platforms.
• Provide imagery training to ADF members and personnel from other countries.
• Advise Public Affairs Officers and commanders on opportunities and requirements for capturing newsworthy imagery.

Job description

In-service title: Army Imagery Specialist

As aCombat Photographer in the Army Reserve, you'll put your photography training and expertise to use capturing inspiring stills and video of the ADF in action. You'll travel, taste adventure and make lifelong mates in this creative and flexible part-time role.

If you're looking to experience adventure and excitement outside the everyday, earn tax-free pay and work as part of a close-knit team, this is an exciting opportunity that can work around your lifestyle.

You'll be paid to train and on completion of your Initial Military Training and Initial Employment Training, you'll earn a tax-free daily rate of at least:

You'll play an important role in telling compelling stories about the ADF. When you meet with your unit, you'll refine your skills, plan upcoming shoots and keep up your soldier training. When you're on exercises or deployed with the Army, your job will be to capture newsworthy images and video that support the Army's communications objectives. It's a great opportunity to broaden your skills and experience in a rewarding role.

• taking professional quality photos and videos of ADF operations, training exercises, international engagement and other activities
• quickly processing and uploading your imagery so it can be supplied to meet news media deadlines
• editing short and engaging videos for social media platforms
• providing ADF members and military personnel from other countries with photography and videography training
• providing advice to Public Affairs Officers and commanders about opportunities and requirements for capturing newsworthy imagery.

How you'll progress

Opportunities for progression and upskilling continue throughout your career. As you progress, the Army will provide you with development opportunities to assist you with your increasing leadership responsibility, as well as further education and specialised training to strengthen your skillset. This will help you to command and run a highly skilled team of soldiers and the employment of their equipment.

Where you'll work

The Army Reserve has units located all across Australia and offers you the flexibility to serve where you live. There are training locations in cities, small towns and regional areas. Even if there isn't a unit close to you there may be other ways to serve. You'll have a Careers Coach who you can ask about your options.

You must be an Australian citizen to serve in the ADF. However, Australian permanent residents may be eligible. For more details, visit the "Citizenship" tab onthe Eligibility Requirements page.

Age

You can apply for a role in the ADF from 16.5 years of age and must be at least 17 to join. For Reserve service, the maximum age to apply is 60 years, with a Compulsory Retirement Age (CRA) of 65. Candidates who wish to enlist into the Reserves beyond the age of 61 years will need further assessment to ensure they can complete all pre-requisite training in their chosen field prior to reaching CRA.

Licences

You don't need a driver's licence for this role but if you have one, it can't be suspended or cancelled.

Security requirements

All ADF members require a security clearance. As an ADF member, you'll need to obtain the appropriate level of security clearance for your role. You'll need a collection of relevant information including background checks and/or interviews so the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) can make an informed assessment to ensure the protection of Government resources and information. Your Careers Coach will explain what level of clearance is required for the career you are considering.