Civil Engineer in Melbourne

As a Civil Engineer in the Army Reserve, you'll get to use your existing qualifications in exciting new ways, applying your specialist skills in dynamic military environments.

You'll plan, design, coordinate, control and deliver a range of infrastructure engineering projects.

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 have opportunities to further your knowledge in new areas, and gain skills and experiences you can take back to your full-time role.

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:

Working within a multi-disciplinary team, you'll help maintain the mobility of Army and ADF forces.

You'll work to deny freedom of movement to the enemy, improve the survivability and sustainability of friendly forces and provide general engineering support on land.

This will involve using your engineering skills and capabilities to protect, project and sustain Joint Forces on military exercises and operations.

The Australian Army employs a range of personnel in engineering trades and specialisations.

Both part-time and full-time Civil Engineers are allocated to the Corps of Royal Australian Engineers (RAE), which includes both combat engineering and construction (civil).

• aiding the community in humanitarian efforts
• construction of field defences and obstacles
• military and training duties
• project managing the construction, repair and maintenance of roads, airfields, sea terminals, railways, buildings and bridges
• providing terrain assessment advice
• provision of construction materials and essential services such as water, electricity, and sewerage disposal
• general soldiering duties, such as manning defensive positions, patrolling, traffic control, navigation, and camouflaging of vehicles and field equipment.
• How you'll progress

Opportunities for progression and upskilling continue throughout your career as an officer.

As you progress, the Army will provide you with leadership, management, and specialist skills training to develop your ability to effectively manage your teams.

You'll also be provided with training opportunities to further develop your role‐related expertise.

This world‐class training will strengthen your skillset and enable you to become an influential leader in the Army.

As an officer in the Army, you may also undertake a posting to an Any Officer role during your career, such as instructor/training roles and staff officer roles.

This experience helps you broaden your skill set and prepare for more senior roles.

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.