Why join us?

WHY JOIN THE ARMY RESERVE?

The Army Reserve will provide you with training and skills that will give you an edge throughout your life. Most of the courses that you undertake are accredited towards a civilian qualification. Your will develop personal qualities such as team work, self-discipline, responsibility, leadership, management and pride that only comes from working within a team that helps protect the nation. Some benefits that are unique to the Army Reserve are:

  • Try before you buy - seeing if Military life is for you with no long term commitment. Many Army Reservists become long term members.
  • Voluntary Service - generally Army Reserve service is voluntary. There are currently many Army Reservist's serving overseas - each one of them are volunteers for reasons as varied as the members themselves.
  • Local Postings - work in your home location without the risk of a posting to another locality. If an Army Reservist moves intra/interstate; they often are able to transfer to another Army Reserve position enabling them to continue serving if they so wish.
  • Flexible Employment - The Army Reserve is a flexible employer. Generally the minimum commitment is 14 days per year up to a maximum of 150 days per year with approval under certain circumstances. Expected parading (attendances) is between the Reservist and their posted unit (workplace).

On top of all that your income from the Army Reserve is TAX FREE and does not affect any other pay and allowances that your may be receiving.

There are significant other benefits for Army Reservists, here are just a few.

Additional benefits can be found below:

Tri Service (incl Reserves)
Reserves BOS
Support and Amenities


11 Brigade recruits and trains part time soldiers from all walks of life, attracting tertiary students to professionals, those simply seeking part time employment to those seeking a bit of adventure and excitement, reserve service offers you the part time of your life.

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11 Bde Brochure

There are a variety of positions available in areas throughout Queensland. To find out more about jobs available follow the FAQ link in this section or ring 1300 132 624.

The following brochures provide some useful information about 11 Brigade Units (workplaces) throughout Queensland and the positions in each Unit.

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