What the benefits of joining the Australian army as infantry?
Pay for a fully qualified Private regardless of corps is approximately $52-55k per annum, allowances added up. When you’re deployed overseas you’re subject to additional allowances, and this could ultimately end up being a very significant sum indeed. At the moment, Infantry is one of the most oversubscribed Corps in the Army – full time positions this financial year are full, and the next intake is bound to have far more applicants than positions. By all means, apply for Infantry – but look at the other combat arms and be prepared to settle on your second or third preference if you can’t afford to wait.
