Electronics Technician (No Experience)

Your Role:  

Be a tradie in the Navy working as an Electronics Technician to maintain, diagnose and repair weapons systems, circuits and equipment onboard ships or submarines and ashore.  

Whether you already have a trade, you're an apprentice, or you have No Experience at all, we're hiring. You’ll be paid from day one to gain all the skills needed with extensive on-the-job trade training. 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: 

• Weapons systems (guns, missiles and torpedo launchers) 
• Satellite equipment (GPS, SATCOM) 
• Underwater systems (SONAR, echo sounders, torpedos) 
• Electronic warfare and combat management systems 
• Communication, navigation and surveillance systems 

Benefits:  

• Free medical and dental   
• 16.4% superannuation  
• Subsidised housing  
• Travel opportunities  
• Job security  
• Incremental salary increases as you progress through training and ranks  
• Chef made meals at sea   
• Social and fitness facilities   
• Balance of shore and sea postings   
• Variety of allowances 
   

Submariner:  

There is also the option to specialise as an Electronics Technician Submariner and be a part of the most exclusive and stable workforce in Australia. Your role will be to ensure the submarine's torpedo-firing systems, underwater sonars, navigation systems, periscopes and other high-tech systems are kept in peak working order onboard a submarine and ashore. 

Salary:  
Upon completion of your initial military and employment training, you’ll enjoy a salary package starting from $77,451 for surface fleet and $90,437 for submariners.  

Apply Now:  
Apply today and we’ll get in contact with you shortly. 

For this role, you must be over 17 at time of enlistment, an Australian Citizen and have passed Year 10 English, Maths and Science (preferably with Physics). 

Visit the links below for the full position descriptions and requirements:   

Navy - Electronics Technician (adfcareers.gov.au) 

Navy - Electronics Technician Submariner (adfcareers.gov.au)