Communications Operator (No Experience)

Your role:

As a Communications Operator in the Navy, you’ll operate sophisticated communication and IT systems to make sure secret information stays that way and that lines of communication always remain open. You’ll act as the communications link onboard, receiving and dispatching sensitive information to relevant stakeholders, Command and crew.

Whether you have recently finished school, currently studying, already in the workforce or you have no experience at all, you'll be paid from day one. You'll gain all the skills needed with extensive on-the-job training.

Your duties may include:

• Operating satellite communications systems

• Performing radio communications link for the ship (boarding parties and diving team)

• Handling classified and sensitive information

• Operating communication networks to support disaster relief, distress calls, and search and rescue operations

• Managing communications between stakeholders, government agencies, submarines and ships

• Encoding and decoding encrypted messages, signals and classified information

Benefits:

• Competitive salary

• Job security

• Superannuation of 16.4% - 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:

There is also the option to specialise as a submariner and be a part of the most exclusive and stable workforce in Australia. You’ll operate the Navy’s sub-surface communication and IT systems and be responsible for making sure that classified information remains secure and is communicated effectively.

Salary:  
Upon completion of your initial military and employment training, you’ll enjoy a salary package starting from $90,919 for surface fleet and $106,572 for submariners.

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.

• 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.

• Navy - Communications Operator

• Navy - Communication Networks Operator Submariner