The Roles

Are you interested in operating, working on and maintaining cutting-edge technology and equipment to keep the Army connected and community effectively?

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.

Explore Army Communications and IT roles below:

Common Duties

- As a Communications System Operator, you’ll be responsible for operating cutting-edge technology, such as satellite terminals, radios and advanced security equipment, to provide vital military communications anywhere in the world

- As an Electronic Systems Technician, you’ll be responsible for looking after some of the world’s most technologically advanced equipment, where you’ll handle and maintain a range of high-tech Army assets. From weapons systems and vehicles to medical equipment and electronic surveillance devices, your key tasks will be to keep these vital technologies operating

- As an Information Systems Technician, you’ll keep the Army connected and communicating effectively by operating and maintaining advanced networks using the latest Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment. This is no ordinary IT role. You’ll manage sophisticated military software and hardware and play an important role in determining the success of military operations.

Advantages

- 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 from: $86,453 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 Victoria, North QLD, South QLD, 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 and Mathematics.

- In addition, Electronic Systems Technician requires passes in Science (with a Physics component desirable) and one other subject

- 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.

Communications Systems Operator - ADF Careers

Electronic Systems Technician - ADF Careers

Information Systems Technician - ADF Careers

📌 Army Communications & IT Roles (No Experience) (Melbourne)
🏢 ADF Careers
📍 Melbourne