Electrician Nuclear Submariner

Australian Defence Force; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 102,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical care

Dental care

Housing assistance

Training abroad

On-base facilities

Career progression

Job summary

Australian Defence Force is recruiting an Electrician Nuclear Submariner. You’ll operate and maintain electronic and mechanical equipment, with on-the-job training and world-class training abroad. The role offers career stability, an adventurous lifestyle, and salary from the start of employment.

You’ll be paid from day one and there are benefits such as superannuation and access to family and community programs, with opportunities for progression and travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 17 at enlistment.
• Australian Citizen.
• Passes in Year 10 English and Maths.

Responsibilities

• Maintain power and distribution systems.
• Maintain motors and controllers.
• Maintain alarm systems.
• Maintain electrical circuits.

Job description

As an electrician in the Navy, you’ll be a part of history, working with conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines. This game-changing capability provides superior stealth, speed and range that meet Australia’s long-term defence needs.

Whether you have recently finished school, currently studying, already in the workforce 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 training, including paid world-class training abroad.

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

As an Electrician Nuclear Submariner, you have a role in operating and maintaining electronic and mechanical equipment.

Your duties include, but aren’t limited to maintaining:

• Power and distribution systems
• Motors and controllers
• Alarm systems
• Electrical circuits
• 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
• Delicious chef made meals at sea
• Balance of shore and sea postings

Salary:

Upon completion of your initial military and employment training, you’ll enjoy a salary package starting from $120,514 per year.

For this role, you must be at least 17 at the time of enlistment, an Australian Citizen, and have passes in Year 10 English and Maths.

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.

Electrician Nuclear Submariner - ADF Careers