Your role:

A career in Navy Combat and security roles offers the opportunity to operate advanced weapons, sonar navigation or surveillance systems supporting operations at sea. Working in highly trained teams, you’ll contribute to maritime security, operational readiness and mission success across a range of environments.

In a Navy Combat and Security role, you’ll receive paid training from day one, gain hands on experience with sophisticated technology and develop specialist operational skills. These roles offer opportunities to work across ships and submarines in areas such as weapons systems, sonar operations, navigation support, mine warfare and maritime surveillance.

Browse combat and security roles careers below:

Surface Roles

- Weapons and Sensors Operator

Contribute to operational decision-making by using sensors, including SONAR, RADAR and combat data systems to provide tactical recommendations about potential threats to Command.
- Mine Warfare Operator

Become a Mine Warfare expert that operates cutting-edge, high-tech sensors, remote and autonomous vehicles which aid in the defence of Australia's strategic shipping lanes and trade interests.

Submariner Roles

- Sonar Operator

Operate the high-tech sensors that provide essential intelligence to your commanders, working in the uniquely supportive environment of a submarine.
- Weapons Fitter Nuclear Submariner

Keep the weapons systems, from torpedoes to small arms, operating effectively in this unique and meaningful role onboard Navy’s current nuclear-powered submarines.
- Sonar Technician Nuclear Submariner





Give command the operational and situational awareness needed to execute missions by configuring, operating and maintaining sonar and scientific data collection systems.
- Weapons and Sensors Network Technician Nuclear Submariner

Take on a role that will draw on your electronics expertise and sound judgment, operating and maintaining the combat and weapons systems onboard Navy’s new nuclear-powered submarines.

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

Salary:

On completion of your initial military training and initial employment training,



you’ll enjoy a package starting from $86,453 for surface roles to $106,572-$107,814 for submariners per annum depending on your role.

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.

- Some of these roles have further eligibility requirements, for more information, please click the relevant link below to find out how you can apply.

- 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

- Weapons and Sensors Operator - Eligibility

- Mine Warfare Operator - Eligibility

- Sonar Operator - Eligibility

- Weapons Fitter Nuclear Submariner - Eligibility

- Sonar Technician Nuclear Submariner - Eligibility

- Weapons and Sensors Network Technician Nuclear Submariner - Eligibility

How to Apply:

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

2. Ready to apply now? Visit the links below to view the full position description and submit your application today.

- Weapons and Sensors Operator

- Mine Warfare Operator

- Sonar Operator

- Weapons Fitter Nuclear Submariner

- Sonar Technician Nuclear Submariner

- Weapons and Sensors Operator Network Technician Nuclear Submariner

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