Description:
An entry requirement for employment with the Australian Defence Force (ADF) is that you must be an Australian citizen. If you do not meet the citizenship conditions for service in the ADF, we are unable to accept an application from you. You are welcome to apply once you have completed your citizenship journey.
Your role:
As an Electronics Engineer, you’ll be one of the Navy’s electrical and combat systems experts, working onboard ships and ashore. You’ll lead a team that maintains a variety of systems and equipment, including radar, sonar, communication, navigation, combat and weapons systems.
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. If you’re already studying or ready to study a job-relevant degree at your choice of accredited university, you can join the Navy and have your fees paid for. You’ll earn a salary while you complete your degree and walk straight into a Navy role following graduation.
The professional development you gain as a Navy Engineer enables automatic Chartered Professional Engineer accreditation with Engineers Australia, giving you international recognition of your engineering competency.
Your duties include, but are not limited to:
- Leading and looking after your team of engineering personnel
- Computer systems and networks
- Radar and satellite systems
- Electronic warfare systems
- Navigation systems
- Underwater systems
- Weapons and torpedo systems
- Surveillance systems
- Communications systems
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 $100,845.
Apply Now:
Apply today and we’ll get in contact with you shortly.
For this role, you must be over 17 at time of enlistment, an Australian Citizen and be able to provide evidence that you are enrolled in or studying a Bachelor of Engineering in either Avionics, Communications/Telecommunications, Computer Systems, Electrical/Electronics, Electrical (Power), Mechatronics or Software.
For more information or to submit your application, call 13 19 02, email applications@dfr.com.au or click on the apply button.
Visit the link below for the full position description and requirements:
Navy - Electronics Engineer (adfcareers.gov.au)