Communications Systems Operator

2 weeks ago


Queensland, Australia Australian Army Full time

**Your role**:
Join the Army’s advanced information and communication systems team—the Signallers. This is a dedicated team of experts that always looks to the future. As a Communication Systems Operator, you will be responsible for operating cutting-edge technology, such as satellite terminals, radios and advanced security equipment, to provide vital military communications anywhere in the world.

**Your duties include, but aren’t limited to**:

- Plan, design and manage a variety of communications support networks
- Configure and deploy tactical radio and satellite systems such as antenna and communications security systems, computer networks and terminals
- Convey messages and provide guidance on communications systems to your fellow soldiers
- Conduct maintenance, identify and rectify faults of equipment systems

**You will enjoy benefits including, but not limited to**:

- Free medical and dental, including access to allied health, rehabilitation, and mental health specialists
- Competitive salary package with incremental salary increases as you gain experience
- Generous Superannuation of 16.4% - a huge 5.4% over the Australian standard
- A subsidised home loan or rent allowance
- Allowances and bonuses which recognise specialist skills and employment types
- The ability to package your salary
- Job security
- Career progression and development
- Good work/life balance
- Travel opportunities
- Excellent social and fitness facilities
- Paid training

**Location**:
Communication Systems Operators are employed in all RA Sigs tactical units and in a number of strategic units that operate throughout Australia. The majority of positions are located in Melbourne, Darwin, Townsville, Brisbane and Sydney. You may also have the opportunity to deploy overseas on operations during your career.

**Salary**:
Upon commencing training, your starting salary will be approximately $56,365 per annum plus 16.4% superannuation and your pay will increase as you progress through training.

On completion of your initial military training and initial employment training, you’ll enjoy a package starting from $80,549 per annum.

As part of your training for this Communication Systems Operator role, you’ll earn qualifications for the operation of certain vehicles.

For this role, you must be an Australian citizen, over 17 at the time of enlistment, and have completed an Australian Year 10 education (or equivalent) with passes in English and Mathematics. 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.

You must also be able to successfully obtain a security clearance and meet the minimum medical and fitness requirements.

Click the APPLY button to start your journey to becoming an Army Communication Systems Operator and we’ll get in contact with you shortly.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Licence/Certification:

- Australian Citizenship or permanent Residency? (required)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 31/08/2024



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