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, torpedos)
- Electronic warfare and combat management systems
- Communication, navigation and surveillance systems
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
Submariner:
There is also the option to specialise as an Electronics Technician Submariner and be a part of the most exclusive and secure workforce in Australia. Your role 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.
Salary:
Upon completion of your initial military and employment training, you'll enjoy a salary package starting from $83,610 for surface fleet and $97,628 for 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, Maths and Science (preferably with Physics).
- 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:
1. Click 'Quick Apply' to express your interest and speak with a recruiter. An ADF Careers team member will call you within 5 business days.
2. Ready to apply now? Visit the links below to view the full position description and submit your application today.
3. Navy - Electronics Technician )
4. Navy - Electronics Technician Submariner )
📌 Electronics Technician
🏢 ADF Careers
📍 Melbourne