Gain skills and trade qualifications that’ll set you up for life. Apply nowShortlist About the role Be a tradie in the Navy operating, maintaining, diagnosing and repairing advanced technical and military hardware, onboard submarines and ashore. Whether you’re an apprentice, have a trade, or have no experience at all, you'll be well paid from day one. What you'll do As an Electronics Technician Submariner, you’ll be responsible for the performance of underwater sensors, combat and weapons systems, communications, navigation aids, electronic warfare systems and more. Your typical day will see you operating systems and monitoring performance to identify and correct operational faults. You'll conduct maintenance tasks, including routine planned maintenance, attending to breakdown maintenance, and assisting contractors in higher level maintenance. Please note, Electronics Technicians do not maintain electrical services. If you’re looking for an electrical trade and have an interest in working with electrical power generation or high voltage systems, you may be better suited to employment as an Electrical Fitter. Key Information DutiesTraining and skillsProgressionAdditional informationLocations Duties Your duties may include: underwater sensors (sonar, torpedo countermeasures) combat systems radar systems and periscopes navigation aids (inertial navigation systems, echo sounder) weapons systems (torpedoes, missile systems) satellite equipment (GPS, SATCOM) communications systems (HF, VHF, UHF) electronic warfare systems. As a submariner, you’ll be a part of the most exclusive and stable workforce in Australia having a direct effect on Navy missions and operations at sea. You’ll also perform additional duties and learn new skills to become highly trained and efficient in supporting the whole submarine. This may include submarine security, firefighting and replenishment at sea boarding party, first aid, flood repair and flight deck assisting with medical, ammunitioning or ceremonial duties shift work, or on-call duties as required Training and skills With paid training, you'll gain all the skills you need to tackle anything this rewarding role throws at you. Plus, you’ll be supported by professional and enthusiastic Navy personnel who’ll provide the necessary guidance to ensure you’re prepared. This training and support continues as your career progresses, equipping you with qualifications and a range of skills that will benefit you, wherever your career takes you. Progression Opportunities for progression and upskilling continue throughout your career. As you progress, the Navy will provide you with development opportunities to assist you with your increasing leadership responsibility, as well as further education and specialised training within your chosen role. This will set you up to run a highly skilled team of sailors in a variety of tasks, both at sea and ashore. Additional information In-Service Information In the Navy, this role is known as: Electronics Technician Submariner Title abbreviation: ET SM. Locations Following training, you’ll spend the majority of your career based out of HMAS Stirling, WA. There are a number of other shore postings available at various locations around Australia. Discover where the Navy operates across Australia on our major base locations map. Duties Duties Your duties may include: underwater sensors (sonar, torpedo countermeasures) combat systems radar systems and periscopes navigation aids (inertial navigation systems, echo sounder) weapons systems (torpedoes, missile systems) satellite equipment (GPS, SATCOM) communications systems (HF, VHF, UHF) electronic warfare systems. As a submariner, you’ll be a part of the most exclusive and stable workforce in Australia having a direct effect on Navy missions and operations at sea. You’ll also perform additional duties and learn new skills to become highly trained and efficient in supporting the whole submarine. This may include submarine security, firefighting and replenishment at sea boarding party, first aid, flood repair and flight deck assisting with medical, ammunitioning or ceremonial duties shift work, or on-call duties as required Training and skills With paid training, you'll gain all the skills you need to tackle anything this rewarding role throws at you. Plus, you’ll be supported by professional and enthusiastic Navy personnel who’ll provide the necessary guidance to ensure you’re prepared. This training and support continues as your career progresses, equipping you with qualifications and a range of skills that will benefit you, wherever your career takes you. Progression Opportunities for progression and upskilling continue throughout your career. As you progress, the Navy will provide you with development opportunities to assist you with your increasing leadership responsibility, as well as further education and specialised training within your chosen role. This will set you up to run a highly skilled team of sailors in a variety of tasks, both at sea and ashore. Additional information In-Service Information In the Navy, this role is known as: Electronics Technician Submariner Title abbreviation: ET SM. Locations Following training, you’ll spend the majority of your career based out of HMAS Stirling, WA. There are a number of other shore postings available at various locations around Australia. Discover where the Navy operates across Australia on our major base locations map. Take a look at the role requirements Before you apply, make sure you meet the basic role requirements. You'll find detailed information on the Entry requirements tab. I am an Australian citizen, or an eligible Australian permanent resident I am at least 17 years old You can start your application at 16.5 years. My background can be checked To obtain the minimum-security clearance, you must have lived in Australia or have a checkable background for the past 10 years. I have completed Year 10 You’ll need to have passed Year 10 English and Maths. I am reasonably fit and healthy Keeping fit is a big part of joining the ADF. You won’t need to pass a physical fitness test before you join, but you will need to pass the swim and physical fitness tests to graduate from your training. My driver’s licence is not suspended or cancelled You don’t need a driver’s licence for this role but if you have one, it can’t be suspended or cancelled.
