Electronics Technician Nuclear Submariner

13 hours ago

Canberra, Australia Royal Australian Navy Full time

**Your role**:
Be a part of history, working with conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines. This game-changing capability provides superior stealth, speed and range that meet Australia’s long-term defence needs.

Whether you have recently finished school, currently studying, already in the workforce 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 training.

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

As an Electronics Technician Nuclear Submariner, your duties may include operating and maintaining electronic systems associated with the propulsion plant, including:

- Reactor control
- Protection and alarm system
- Primary plant instrumentation
- Nuclear instrumentation

**Benefits**:

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

**Salary**:
Upon completion of your initial military and employment training, you’ll enjoy a salary package starting from $120,514.

**Eligibility**:

- For this role, you must be at least 17 at the time of enlistment, an Australian Citizen, and 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**:

- Click ‘Quick Apply’ to express your interest and speak with a recruiter. An ADF Careers team member will call you within 5 business days.

Pay: $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 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

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