Cargo Operator (No Experience)

To serve in the ADF you must have a valid Australian, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Canadian or United States of America citizenship. Please visit the ADF Careers Eligibility Page for more details. Your role: As a Cargo Operator, you’ll be responsible for the movement and collection of the Army’s vital equipment and supplies, functioning across air, land or sea. Without you, these goods won’t get to where they need to be, and unlike standard desk jobs, you’ll sit in a different driver’s seat every day. Your duties include, but aren’t limited to: Understand how different vehicles and machines run Drive a range of vehicles including rough terrain forklifts and cranes and small landing craft Plan and deliver personnel, stores, equipment and Combat Service Support (CSS) via road, rail, sea and air Receive, process, store and on-forward equipment to support ADF operations and training Manage cargo transport between Army, Navy and Air Force transport at Ports, Air Heads and Rail Terminals Operate and understand computer-based cargo tracking systems 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 5.4% 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 Paid training 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. As part of your training in this role, you will also earn qualifications for the operation of certain vehicles. Apply now: For this role, you must be an Australian citizen, over 17 at the time of enlistment and have completed an Australian Year 10 education (or equivalent) with passes in English and Mathematics. At the time of enlistment, you’ll also need to hold a provisional or full driver’s license. If you are not an Australian Citizen you may still be eligible to join the ADF if you meet certain criteria, please visit the ADF Careers Eligibility Page for more details. You must also be able to successfully obtain a security clearance and meet the minimum medical and fitness requirements. Further information can be accessed via Army - Quick Eligibility Check (adfcareers.gov.au) Click the APPLY button to start your journey to becoming an Army Cargo Operator and we’ll get in contact with you shortly. You can also visit the link below to view the full position description and learn more about life in the Army: Army - Cargo Operator (adfcareers.gov.au)

Location: Victor Harbor Area, AU

Posted Date: 4/30/2025