Navy IT & Communications Careers (No Experience)

Your role:  

Are you interested in an IT or Communications career that’ll take you places? 

Apply for a career in the Navy and you could be operating satellites, radios, IT systems, flashing lights (Morse code), networks, and more, working onboard ships and ashore. 

Whether you have recently finished school, currently studying, already in the workforce or you have No Experience at all, you'll be paid from day one. You'll gain all the skills needed with extensive on-the-job training. 

You’ll enjoy a competitive salary package, career stability, opportunities for continuous progression and an adventurous lifestyle, all while making a difference to Australia. 

Explore our roles below:  

• Networks Operator: Keep your ship connected and secure through systems administration, maintenance, and operation of advanced ICT networks.  
• Communications Operator: Keep your team in-the-know by managing, analysing and monitoring communications and signals, and exchanging classified information for Navy operations and missions. 
• Communication Networks Operator Submariner: Specialise as a submariner and be a part of the most exclusive and stable workforce in Australia. You’ll operate the Navy’s sub-surface communication and IT systems and be responsible for making sure that classified information remains secure and is communicated effectively. 

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 

Salary:  
Upon completion of your initial military and employment training, you’ll enjoy a salary package starting from $77,451 for surface fleet and $85,861 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 and Maths. 

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

Navy - Communications Operator (adfcareers.gov.au) 

Navy - Networks Operator (adfcareers.gov.au) 

Navy - Communication Networks Operator Submariner (adfcareers.gov.au)

The Australian Defence Force is an equal opportunity employer. This advertisement is to ensure women are aware of the rewarding and fulfilling careers available in the Navy, Army and Air Force. Females are encouraged to apply, however all roles are open for Australian men and women to apply.