Nuclear Submarine Officer (Travel Opportunties)

Australian Defence Force; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian Defence Force is recruiting for a Nuclear Submarine Officer to lead and manage crews aboard a cutting-edge nuclear-powered submarine. You will oversee day-to-day operations, including communications, navigation, combat and weapons management, and strategic deployment of the vessel.

Training will cover propulsion, platform systems, and equipment, with potential for graduate entry if you hold a relevant bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Must be an Australian citizen.
• Must be at least 17 years old at the time of appointment.
• Completed Year 12; entry into the relevant degree program.
• Graduates with a Bachelor’s degree (≥3 years) may apply for Graduate Entry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage teams aboard the submarine.
• Oversee onboard weapons systems management.
• Operate propulsion, navigation, and propulsion-related systems on the vessel.
• Manage communications and intelligence equipment.

Skills

Team leadership

Weapons systems management

Nav/ propulsion operations

Communications equipment operation

Education

Bachelor’s degree (≥3 years)

Job description

Be a pioneer of the next era of engineering, with groundbreaking technology on the Navy’s new nuclear-powered submarines. This game-changing capability provides superior stealth, speed and range that meet Australia’s long-term defence needs.

As a Nuclear Submarine Officer in the Navy, you will oversee day-to-day operations including everything from communications and navigation to combat and weapons management, as well as tactical deployment of the submarine.

Your typical day could see you in charge of any of the following:

Leading and managing teams

Onboard weapons systems management

Driving the vessel and charting its position

Communications and intelligence equipment operation

Your training will first equip you with technical expertise in propulsion, the platform, and its equipment. You will then move into your submarine qualification and oversee day-to-day operations, and you may one day lead the entire crew as Commanding Officer.

Whether you have recently finished school, currently studying or are already in the workforce, 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.

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

Upon completion of your initial military and employment training, you’ll enjoy a salary package starting from $138,356 per annum.

For this role, you must be at least 17 at the time of appointment, an Australian Citizen, have completed Year 12 and obtained a high enough entrance rank to qualify entry into the relevant degree program.

If you have a recognised bachelor’s degree of at least 3 years and a pass in first year calculus and calculus-based physics as part of or in addition to your degree, you can apply you can apply for an officer role through Graduate Entry. Please visit the eligibility page for further details: Nuclear Submarine Officer - Eligibility

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.