Your role:
As a Marine Specialist in the Army you’ll operate a variety of high-performance vessels in the Army on military operations and disaster-relief scenarios.
As a member of a large and highly organised team, you'll play a pivotal role within the Army’s distribution network. Your day-to-day tasks will involve planning the movements of personnel, supplies and equipment – and be responsible for their safe delivery by water.
Your Military duties include, but aren’t limited to:
- Operate Army watercraft and amphibious craft
- Perform deck hand duties on board Army Watercraft
- Operate weapons fitted to amphibious and landing craft
- Operate communication and electronic navigation equipment
You will enjoy benefits including, but not limited to:
- Free medical and dental, including access to allied health, rehabilitation, and mental health specialists
- Competitive salary package with incremental salary increases as you gain experience
- Generous Superannuation of 16.4% - a huge 4.4% over the Australian standard
- A subsidised home loan or rent allowance
- Allowances and bonuses which recognise specialist skills and employment types
- The ability to package your salary
- Job security
- Career progression and development
- Good work/life balance
- Travel opportunities
- Excellent social and fitness facilities
- Fully paid training
Location:
Following your initial military training, you could be posted to one of the many Army bases and units across Australia. The majority of these positions are located in QLD but posting opportunities also exist in VIC, NSW, WA and the NT.
Salary:
In the Army you'll get paid a good salary from day one regardless of your age, experience or qualifications. Upon commencing training, your starting salary will be approximately $58,528 per annum plus 16.4% superannuation and your pay will increase as you progress through training.
On completion of your initial military training and initial employment training, you could earn $83,610 per annum plus generous super.
Eligibility:
For this role, you must:
- Be at least 17 at the time of enlistment, an Australian Citizen, and have completed an Australian Year 10 education (or equivalent) with passes in English and Mathematics
- If you are not an Australian Citizen, please visit the ADF Careers Eligibility Page to confirm you meet the requirements for a career in the ADF.
- Be reasonably fit and healthy. Keeping fit is a big part of joining the ADF. You’ll need to pass a physical fitness test before you join, but don’t worry, we'll give you tips to help you prepare
- Be able to successfully obtain a security clearance
How to apply:
- Click ‘Quick Apply’ to express your interest and speak with a recruiter. An ADF Careers team member will call you within 5 business days.
- Ready to apply now? Visit the link below to view the full position description and submit your application today.
- https://army.adfcareers.gov.au/jobs/marine-specialist
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year
Application Question(s):
- If not an Australian citizen, are you a citizen of any of the following countries: Current Zealand, United Kingdom, Canada or United States of America? [Please write country below]
Licence/Certification:
- Australian citizenship or Australian permanent residency (Required)
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 31/10/2025
📌 Marine Specialist (No Experience)
🏢 Australian Army
📍 Canberra