Your role:
Be a tradie in the Navy working as an Electronics Technician to maintain, diagnose and repair weapons systems, circuits and equipment onboard ships or submarines and ashore.
Whether you already have a trade, you're an apprentice, or you have no experience at all, we're hiring. You'll be paid from day one to gain all the skills needed with extensive on-the-job trade training. You may also be able to use your existing qualifications and be eligible for recognition of prior learning.
You'll enjoy a competitive salary package, career stability, opportunities for continuous progression, and an adventurous lifestyle, all while making a difference to Australia.
Your duties include, but aren't limited to maintaining:
* Weapons systems (guns, missiles and torpedo launchers)
* Satellite equipment (GPS, SATCOM)
* Underwater systems (SONAR, echo sounders, torpedoes)
* Electronic warfare and combat management systems
* Communication, navigation and surveillance systems
Benefits:
* Competitive salary
* Job security
* 16.4% superannuation - 4.4% over the Australian average, meaning you can retire with more
* Free medical and dental care
* Get paid to train from day one - no experience required
* Become a homeowner: get help to buy a home
* Cheaper living: rent allowance or subsidised rental
* Career progression and development opportunities
* Travel and adventure
* Free fitness facilities
* Support for your family: subsidised healthcare, free access to on-base gyms and pools, family and community programs, resources for school transitions
* Delicious chef made meals at sea
* Balance of shore and sea postings
Submariner or Nuclear Submariner:
There is also the option to specialise as an Electronics Technician Submariner or Electronics Technician Nuclear Submariner and be a part of the most exclusive and stable workforce in Australia.
Your role as a Submariner will be to ensure the submarine's torpedo-firing systems, underwater sonars, navigation systems, periscopes and other high-tech systems are kept in peak working order onboard a submarine and ashore. As a Nuclear Submariner you'll play an important role in the operation, maintenance and administration of nuclear propulsion plants and associated equipment.
Salary:
Competitive Salary + Generous Superannuation of 16.4%
Upon completion of your initial military and employment training, you'll enjoy a salary package starting from $95,741 for Surface Fleet and $112,644 for Submariners, or $116,551 for Nuclear Submariners.
Period of Service requirements:
General Entry Sailor roles now have an Initial Minimum Period of Service (IMPS) between 2 and 3 years for all applicants.
Eligibility:
* For these roles, you must be at least 17 at the time of enlistment, an Australian Citizen, and have passes in Year 10 English and Maths. For a role as a Nuclear Submariner, you must have passes in Year 12 English and Maths.
* If you are not an Australian Citizen please visit the ADF Careers Eligibility Page to confirm you meet the requirements for a career in the ADF.
How to Apply:
* Click 'Quick Apply' to express your interest and speak with a recruiter. An ADF Careers team member will call you within 5 business days.
* Ready to apply now? Visit the links below to view the full position description and submit your application today.
* Navy - Electronics Technician (adfcareers.gov.au)
* Navy - Electronics Technician Submariner (adfcareers.gov.au)
* Electronics Technician Nuclear Submariner - ADF Careers