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Cargo Operator

Australian Defence Force
Full-time fairbairn, canberra, Australian Capital Territory Construction Trades Workers
Posted:
March 03, 2026
Location:
fairbairn, canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Job Description

Take control of some of the Army’s most vital assets in a role which presents a new challenge every day.

As a Cargo Operator, you’ll be a member of the Royal Australian Corps of Transport (RACT) and be responsible for the movement and collection of essential Army cargo. Your job is to transport equipment and supplies by road, rail, sea and air, driving a range of military vehicles and watercraft to those who need it. Without you, these goods wouldn’t get to where they need to be.

You can come into this job with little to no experience, just a driver’s licence. We’ll provide world-class military training so you can:

  • 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 A...

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    Job Overview

    Job Type: Full-time
    Location: fairbairn, canberra, Australia
    Posted: March 03, 2026
    Deadline: April 12, 2026