Electronics Technician Submariner

4 weeks ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Australian Defence Force Full time

Be a part of the Australian Defence Force and embark on a challenging career as an Electronics Technician Submariner. You will operate, maintain, diagnose, and repair advanced technical and military hardware onboard submarines and ashore.

Whether you have a trade, are an apprentice, or have no experience at all, you will be paid from day one. You will 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.

As an Electronics Technician Submariner, you will be responsible for the performance of underwater sensors, combat and weapons systems, navigation aids, electronic warfare systems, and more.

Your typical day will see you operating systems and monitoring performance to identify and correct operational faults. You will conduct maintenance tasks, including routine planned maintenance, attending to breakdown maintenance, and assisting contractors in higher level maintenance.

Your duties include:

  • Underwater sensors (sonar, torpedo countermeasures)
  • Combat systems
  • Radar systems and periscopes
  • Navigation aids (inertial navigation systems, echo sounder)
  • Weapons systems (torpedoes, missile systems)
  • Satellite equipment (GPS, SATCOM)
  • Communications systems (HF, VHF, UHF)
  • Electronic warfare systems

As a submariner, you will be a part of the most exclusive and stable workforce in Australia, having a direct effect on Navy missions and operations at sea. You will also perform additional duties and learn new skills to become highly trained and efficient in supporting the whole submarine. This may include boat security, firefighting, flood repair, first aid, medical emergency team member, ammunitioning, or ceremonial duties.

You will enjoy a competitive salary package, career stability, opportunities for continuous progression, and an adventurous lifestyle, all while making a difference to Australia.



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