Recruitment

The Pilbara Regiment is part of the Australian Army Reserve and is made up of men and women who devote some of their spare time to helping maintain Ausralia's security.

The Army Reserve is an essential part of the Australian Defence Force, greatly increasing the size and effectiveness of the armed forces should the need to use them ever arise.

Members of the Pilbara Regiment complete 100 days training each year, made up of a 14 day continuous training period and 86 days of weekend or evening training.
A minimum of 50 days training is required to be considered effective.

Applicants to join the Pilbara Regiment must:

• Be an Australian citizen (or have the required residency period and have made an application to become a citizen).

• Be at least 17 years of age.

• Be of good character.

• Be medically and physically fit.

• Be able to pass aptitude testing.

Reservists are well paid, with pay increasing on promotion to higher rank and as new skills are aquired. Reserve pay is TAX FREE.

Skills

Soldiers of the Pilbara Regiment undergo the following training:

• Desert Survival and Tracking

• Communications

• Medical

• Water Operations

• Driver training

Selected personnel can undertake training for promotion to higher rank and suitably qualified soldiers can apply for training as commissioned officers.

The Pilbara Regiment conducts training on various days of the week at locations throughout the Pilbara.

For more detailed information on locations and timings or for any other queries you may have on a part time career with the Pilbara Regiment contact:

The Unit Recruiting Officer
The Pilbara Regiment
(08) 91440 444

For information on joining the Australian Regular Army or any other Reserve Unit contact:

Defence Force Careers
131901