Keep the ADF connected, well informed and operating effectively. Apply nowShortlist About the role As a Maritime Warfare Officer Submariner, you’ll be responsible for one of Australia’s most valuable strategic assets – a Navy submarine. You’ll play an integral role as a member of the sub’s command team and assume responsibility for the control, navigation, systems and safety of your submarine at sea and in harbour. You’ll report to your command team and directly to your Commanding Officer, as a leader to all personnel onboard. What you'll do Working in the unique environment of a Navy submarine at sea and ashore, you’ll perform a range of duties that call on your leadership abilities and training. Your day-to-day duties will include everything from leading teams of sailors to safely navigating the submarine and overseeing the use of weapons systems. On shore, you’ll participate in operational planning and gain experience across a range of different areas, including instructing, project management and career management. Key information DutiesTraining and skillsProgressionAdditional informationLoctions Duties Your duties may include: maintaining the safety of the submarine and crew managing and leading the crew, their activities and wellbeing maintaining the safe navigation of the submarine contributing to submarine operations, warfare activities and tactics controlling the vessel through surfaced, dived and harbour watchkeeping overseeing sensors, combat and weapon systems. As a submariner, you'll also perform additional general duties that support the whole submarine, including: emergency response (damage control) 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 and qualifications 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. Your extensive theoretical, practical and on-the-job training will equip you with all the experience you need to develop as a leader and have a broad understanding of everything that happens onboard a submarine. As an officer, you'll learn additional skills and duties to become highly trained and efficient in supporting the security and safety of your place of work and those around you. This involves providing leadership, management, administration and career advice to junior members and officers within your team. This training and support continues as your career progresses, equipping you with a range of skills that will benefit you, wherever your career takes you. Progression Opportunities for progression and upskilling continue throughout your career as an officer. As you progress, the Navy will provide you with leadership, management, and specialist skills training to develop your ability to effectively manage your teams. You’ll also be provided with training opportunities to further develop your role-related expertise. This world-class training will strengthen your skillset and enable you to become an influential leader in the Navy allowing you to face any challenge, either at sea or ashore. There are also a wide variety of shore-based positions for periods when you're not posted to a submarine, including instructing (officer, mariner and submariner positions), Navy liaison positions (internationally based), operational planning, project management, career management and general managerial roles. Once trained, you’ll usually progress to a new position every 18-24 months. As an officer in the Navy, you may also undertake a posting to an Any Officer role during your career, such as instructor/training roles and staff officer roles. This experience helps you broaden your skill set and prepare for more senior roles. Additional information In-Service Information In the Navy, this role is known as: Maritime Warfare Officer Submariner Title abbreviation: MWOSM. Loctions Initial and employment training occurs at HMAS Creswell, Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA), HMAS Watson, NSW and various HMA ships. Following training, you'll be based out of HMAS Stirling, WA. There are a number of shore positions available at various locations around Australia, and a limited number of international positions. International training occurs for members selected to undertake nuclear-powered submariner training. Discover where the Navy operates across Australia on our base locations map. Duties Duties Your duties may include: maintaining the safety of the submarine and crew managing and leading the crew, their activities and wellbeing maintaining the safe navigation of the submarine contributing to submarine operations, warfare activities and tactics controlling the vessel through surfaced, dived and harbour watchkeeping overseeing sensors, combat and weapon systems. As a submariner, you'll also perform additional general duties that support the whole submarine, including: emergency response (damage control) 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 and qualifications 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. Your extensive theoretical, practical and on-the-job training will equip you with all the experience you need to develop as a leader and have a broad understanding of everything that happens onboard a submarine. As an officer, you'll learn additional skills and duties to become highly trained and efficient in supporting the security and safety of your place of work and those around you. This involves providing leadership, management, administration and career advice to junior members and officers within your team. This training and support continues as your career progresses, equipping you with a range of skills that will benefit you, wherever your career takes you. Progression Opportunities for progression and upskilling continue throughout your career as an officer. As you progress, the Navy will provide you with leadership, management, and specialist skills training to develop your ability to effectively manage your teams. You’ll also be provided with training opportunities to further develop your role-related expertise. This world-class training will strengthen your skillset and enable you to become an influential leader in the Navy allowing you to face any challenge, either at sea or ashore. There are also a wide variety of shore-based positions for periods when you're not posted to a submarine, including instructing (officer, mariner and submariner positions), Navy liaison positions (internationally based), operational planning, project management, career management and general managerial roles. Once trained, you’ll usually progress to a new position every 18-24 months. As an officer in the Navy, you may also undertake a posting to an Any Officer role during your career, such as instructor/training roles and staff officer roles. This experience helps you broaden your skill set and prepare for more senior roles. Additional information In-Service Information In the Navy, this role is known as: Maritime Warfare Officer Submariner Title abbreviation: MWOSM. Loctions Initial and employment training occurs at HMAS Creswell, Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA), HMAS Watson, NSW and various HMA ships. Following training, you'll be based out of HMAS Stirling, WA. There are a number of shore positions available at various locations around Australia, and a limited number of international positions. International training occurs for members selected to undertake nuclear-powered submariner training. Discover where the Navy operates across Australia on our 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 or 16 years for ADFA. 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 12 You’ll need to have passed English and 3 other approved Year 12 subjects or be in Year 12 and on track to pass them all. Or for ADFA, with an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) high enough to qualify for entry to the relevant degree program. 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’ll 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.
