Your Role
Be at the forefront of the IT industry, operating cutting-edge technology in the Army as part of a team that is vital to the success of Army operations. You’ll get to plan, design, implement and maintain complex communications and information systems to keep the Army connected in in barracks, outfield or on exercises.

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

- Installing, maintaining and altering telecommunications systems and general equipment for Army deployments in peace, crisis or conflict

- Planning, designing, implementing and maintaining complex communications and information systems

- Assisting commanders by communicating vital information using radio, fibre optic, information systems, satellite links and more

- Ensuring the Army's information services are available wherever needed

- General soldiering duties, such as manning defensive positions, patrolling, traffic control, camouflaging of vehicles and field equipment, and navigation.

Benefits

- 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

Market-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, NSW, and the NT.

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, Maths and Science (preferably with a physics component)

- 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

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

Telecommunications Technician - ADF Careers (adfcareers.gov.au)

📌 Telecommunications Technician (No Experience) (Melbourne)
🏢 ADF Careers
📍 Melbourne