Your role:

Be an electrician in the Navy ensuring ships are kept in peak working order, by maintaining the electrical power, generation, and distribution systems. Whether you already have a trade, you're an apprentice, or you have no experience at all, you'll be paid from day one.

As an Electrical Fitter (known in the Navy as Marine Technician – Electrical), you'll gain all the skills needed with extensive on-the-job trade training and get a Certificate III in Engineering – Electrical Fitting, with opportunities to obtain further qualifications (up to and including a Diploma). 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:

- Alternators

- Batteries

- Charging systems

- Electrical switchboards

- Lighting systems

- Corrosion protection systems

Perks:

- 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
- Delicious chef made meals at sea
- Balance of shore and sea postings

Submariner: There is also the option to specialise as an Electrical Fitter Submariner and be a part of the most exclusive and stable workforce in Australia. Your role will be to maintain and operate the submarine’s electrical systems, including hydraulic systems, refrigeration systems, and electrical power generation, storage and distribution.

Salary:

Upon completion of your initial military and employment training, you’ll enjoy a salary package starting from $90,919 for surface fleet and $106,572 for 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.
- 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.

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.

- Electrical Fitter

- Electrical Fitter Submariner

📌 Electrical Fitter (No Experience) (Melbourne)
🏢 ADF Careers
📍 Melbourne