Your role:
Being a nuclear submariner is one of the most unique and reliable career opportunities in Australia that comes with many attractive benefits.
Did you know that as a nuclear submariner you'll be paid a competitive salary from day one, receive paid on the job training, job security and work with some of the most sophisticated equipment in the world, both at sea and ashore? You can also choose from a variety of nuclear submariner roles in trades, engineering, communications, hospitality or combat and security.
Browse submarine careers below:
- Communication Networks Technician Nuclear Submariner
Contribute to the success of Navy missions by operating and maintaining the various networked systems that enable mission-critical communications onboard a Virginia class submarine.
- Electronic Warfare Network Technician Nuclear Submariner
Help keep Australia’s submarines mission-ready by operating and maintaining the sophisticated surveillance systems onboard a Virginia class submarine.
- Mechanical Fitter Nuclear Submariner
Play a critically important role by maintaining and repairing the systems that keep the vessel habitable and mission-ready on board a Virginia class submarine.
- Navigation Systems Technician Nuclear Submariner
Put your skills to the test in a unique environment, maintaining and operating the latest nuclear submarine navigation and electronics systems onboard a Virginia class submarine.
- Sonar Technician Nuclear Submariner
Give command the operational and situational awareness needed to execute missions by configuring, operating and maintaining sonar and scientific data collection systems.
- Weapons and Sensors Network Technician Nuclear Submariner
Take on a role that will draw on your electronics expertise and sound judgment, operating and maintaining the combat and weapons systems onboard a Virginia class submarine.
- Weapons Fitter Nuclear Submariner
Keep the weapons systems, from torpedoes to small arms, operating effectively in this unique and meaningful role onboard a Virginia class submarine.
Benefits:
- Free medical and dental
- 16.4% superannuation
- Subsidised housing
- Travel opportunities
- Job security
- Incremental salary increases as you progress through training and ranks
- Chef made meals at sea
- Social and fitness facilities
- Balance of shore and sea postings
- Variety of allowances
Salary:
Upon completion of your initial military and employment training, you’ll enjoy a salary package starting from $98,834.
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, some positions may also require passes in Science and Year 12 English as assumed knowledge.
- 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 - Submarine Jobs - https://navy.adfcareers.gov.au/submariners/jobs
Job Type: Full time
Pay: From $98,834.00 per year
Application Question(s):
- If not an Australian citizen, are you a citizen of any of the following countries: New Zealand, United Kingdom, Canada or United States of America? [Please write country below]
Licence/Certification:
- Australian citizenship or Australian permanent residency (Required)
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 31/10/2025
📌 Navy Nuclear Submarine Careers (Non-Reactor Trained) (Travel Opportunities)
🏢 Royal Australian Navy
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