Your role:
As Chef in the Navy, you'll work with a team to cook, plan, prepare and serve meals onboard ships, submarines, at Navy bases and ashore, in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
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:
* Planning the menu
* Cooking and baking a variety of dishes, desserts and condiments
* Cooking with exotic ingredients from overseas locations
* Compiling and calculating food orders to meet menu requirements
* Managing your ship's food budget
Benefits:
* Free medical and dental
* 16.4% superannuation
* Subsidised housing
* Travel opportunities
* Job security
* Incremental salary increases as you progress through training and ranks
* Social and fitness facilities
* Balance of shore and sea postings
* Variety of allowances
Submariner:
There is also the option to specialise as a Chef Submariner and be a part of the most exclusive and stable workforce in Australia. You'll plan, prepare, cook and serve meals, playing an important role in fuelling your team and keeping morale high, onboard submarines and ashore.
Salary:
Upon completion of your initial military and employment training, you'll enjoy a salary package starting from $79,615 for surface fleet and $103,068 for submariners.
Apply Now:
Apply today and we'll get in contact with you shortly.
For this role, you must be over 17 at time of enlistment, an Australian Citizen and have passed Year 10 English and Maths.
If you are not an Australian Citizen you may still be eligible to join the ADF if you meet certain criteria, please visit the ADF Careers Eligibility Page for more details.
Visit the links below for the full position descriptions and requirements:
* Navy - Chef :
* Navy - Chef Submariner :
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 – $105,000.00 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: 30/09/2025