Your Role

As an Electronic Warfare Operator in the Australian Army, you’ll be trained to intercept and disrupt enemy communications and determine their threat level. You’ll be part of an advanced close-knit team, the Signallers, who provide vital communications, information systems and electronic warfare support to the Army and wider Defence Force.

Electronic Warfare Operators fight on an invisible battlefield to provide valuable intelligence and ensure the Army can communicate effectively. In this highly classified role, you'll operate a range of cutting-edge electronic intercepting and attack equipment in both office and field environments, at home and overseas.

In the Army, you’ll be paid from day one to gain all the skills needed with extensive on-the-job training. You’ll enjoy a competitive salary, job security, opportunities for career progression, mateship, adventure and travel, all while making a difference to Australia.

Common Duties

- Intercept signals and communications
- Operate cutting-edge technology and equipment

- Disrupt enemy communications
- Handle sensitive and classified information
- Distribute intelligence to Army operations at home and overseas.

Benefits

- Market-competitive salary

- Job security
- Superannuation of 16.4% - 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

Competitive Salary + Generous Superannuation of 16.4% Starting salary while training: $60,517 per year

Salary after completing training: $90,919 per year

Your salary will continue to increase based on your rank and years of service.

Location

Once you have completed your training, you could be posted to one of the many Army bases and units across Australia. Most of these positions are in North QLD, South QLD, and the ACT.

Eligibility For this role, you must:

- Be at least 17 at the time of enlistment, an Australian Citizen, and have completed an Australian Year 10 education (or equivalent) with passes in 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
- Be reasonably fit and healthy
- Be able to have your background checked

Application Checklist Before applying, here is additional information:

- Eligibility Checklist Eligibility - ADF Careers
- Ways to Join Ways To Join - ADF Careers
- Application Process Application Process - ADF Careers

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 link below to view the full position description and submit your application today.

Electronic Warfare Operator - ADF Careers

📌 Electronic Warfare Operator (No Experience) (Brisbane)
🏢 ADF Careers
📍 Brisbane