Electronics Technician (No Experience)

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, 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 $96,985 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:

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.

• Electronics Technician - Surface Fleet

• Electronics Technician - Submariner

• Electronics Technician - Nuclear Submariner