Information Systems Technician

Your role:

As an Information Systems Technician, you'll keep the Army connected and communicating effectively by operating and maintaining advanced networks using the latest Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment. This is no ordinary IT role. You'll manage sophisticated military software and hardware and play an important role in determining the success of military operations.

Your Military duties include, but aren't limited to:

• Installing and configuring computer systems as needed by military personnel
• Preparing and deploying communications equipment in support of exercises and operations
• Providing technical support on base and out in the field
• Identifying and remediating software and hardware issues, plus analysing software performance
• Ensuring cyber and network security is maintained and enforced to protect the Australian Defence Force's sensitive information
• Establishing and continuing to monitor communications networks that allow command and control of deployed forces

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 4.4% 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:

Information Systems Technicians 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.

Salary:

In the Army you'll get paid a good salary from day one regardless of your age, experience or qualifications. Upon commencing training, your starting salary will be approximately $58,528 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 could earn $83,610 per annum plus generous super.

Eligibility:

For this role, you must:

• Be at least 17 years of age when you enter the ADF
• Have completed an Australian Year 10 education (or equivalent) with passes in English and Mathematics
• Be an Australian citizen. 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
• Be reasonably fit and healthy. Keeping fit is a big part of joining the ADF. You'll need to pass a physical fitness test before you join, but don't worry, we'll give you tips to help you prepare
• Be able to successfully obtain a security clearance

Apply now:

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 – $85,000.00 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

Application Deadline: 30/09/2025