Your role:

Be a tradie in the Navy working as an Electronics Technician to maintain, diagnose and repair weapons systems, circuits and equipment onboard ships or submarines and ashore.

Whether you already have a trade, you're an apprentice, 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 trade training. You may also be able to use your existing qualifications and be eligible for recognition of prior learning.

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

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

- Weapons systems (guns, missiles and torpedo launchers)
- Satellite equipment (GPS, SATCOM)
- Underwater systems (SONAR, echo sounders, torpedoes)
- Electronic warfare and combat management systems
- Communication, navigation and surveillance systems

Benefits:

- Competitive salary
- Job security
- 16.4% superannuation - 4.4% over the Australian average, meaning you can retire with more
- Free medical and dental care
- Get paid to train from day one - no experience required
- Become a homeowner: get help to buy a home
- Cheaper living: rent allowance or subsidised rental
- Career progression and development opportunities
- Travel and adventure
- Free fitness facilities
- Support for your family: subsidised healthcare, free access to on-base gyms and pools, family and community programs, resources for school transitions
- Delicious chef made meals at sea
- Balance of shore and sea postings

Submariner or Nuclear Submariner:

There is also the option to specialise as an Electronics Technician Submariner or Electronics Technician Nuclear Submariner and be a part of the most exclusive and stable workforce in Australia.





Your role as a Submariner will be to ensure the submarine's torpedo-firing systems, sonars, navigation systems, periscopes and other high-tech systems are kept in peak working order onboard a submarine and ashore. As a Nuclear Submariner you’ll play an important role in the operation, maintenance and administration of nuclear propulsion plants and associated equipment.

Salary:

Market-competitive salary + Generous Superannuation of 16.4%

Upon completion of your initial military and employment training, you’ll enjoy a salary package starting from $96,985 for Surface Fleet and $112,644 for Submariners, or $116,551 for Nuclear Submariners.

Period of Service requirements:

General Entry Sailor roles now have an Initial Minimum Period of Service (IMPS) between 2 and 3 years for all applicants.

Eligibility:

- For these roles, you must be at least 17 at the time of enlistment, an Australian Citizen, and have passes in Year 10 English and Maths. For a role as a Nuclear Submariner, you must 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. https://www.adfcareers.gov.au/careers/joining/eligibility

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.
- Ready to apply now? Visit the links below to view the full position description and submit your application today.
- Navy - Electronics Technician https://navy.adfcareers.gov.au/jobs/electronics-technician
- Navy - Electronics Technician Submariner https://navy.adfcareers.gov.au/jobs/electronics-technician-submariner
- Electronics Technician Nuclear Submariner -https://www.adfcareers.gov.au/jobs/navy/electronics-technician-nuclear-submariner

Pay: $95,000.00 – $120,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Electronics Technician (No Experience) (Western Australia)
🏢 Royal Australian Navy
📍 Western Australia