Australian Navy Submarine Operator Careers

1 week ago

Perth, Western Australia beBeeCareer Full time $98,034 - $164,000
Submarine Careers in Australia

As a nuclear submariner, you'll enjoy a stable career with attractive benefits and opportunities to work on sophisticated equipment both at sea and ashore.

You can choose from a variety of roles across trades, engineering, communications, hospitality, or combat and security.

Browse submarine careers below:

  • Electronic Warfare Network Technician Nuclear Submariner

Help keep Australia's submarines mission-ready by operating and maintaining the advanced surveillance systems onboard a Virginia class submarine.

  • Mechanical Fitter Nuclear Submariner

Maintain and repair the systems that keep the vessel habitable and mission-ready onboard a Virginia class submarine.

Put your skills to the test in a unique environment, maintaining and operating the latest nuclear submarine navigation and electronics systems onboard a Virginia class submarine.

Provide operational and situational awareness to command by configuring, operating and maintaining sonar and scientific data collection systems.

  • Weapons and Sensors Network Technician Nuclear Submariner

Take on a role that utilizes your electronics expertise and sound judgment, operating and maintaining the combat and weapons systems onboard a Virginia class submarine.

  • Weapons Fitter Nuclear Submariner

Ensure the effectiveness of weapons systems, including torpedoes and small arms, in this unique and meaningful role onboard a Virginia class submarine.

  • Free medical and dental care
  • 16.4% superannuation
  • Subsidised housing
  • Travel opportunities
  • Job security
  • Incremental salary increases as you progress through training and ranks
  • Chef-prepared meals at sea
  • Social and fitness facilities
  • Balance of shore and sea postings
  • Variety of allowances

Upon completion of your initial military and employment training, you'll receive a competitive salary package starting from $98,834.

Qualifications and Requirements

To apply for these roles, you must be over 17 at time of enlistment, an Australian Citizen, and have passed Year 10 with passes in English and Maths. Some positions may require passes in Science and Year 12 English as Assumed Knowledge.

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 link below for the full position descriptions and requirements:

  • ADF Careers (adfcareers.gov.au)
Employment Details
  • Seniority level: Not Applicable
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Other
  • Industries: Government Administration and Defense and Space Manufacturing

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