Nuclear Submarine Officer (Travel Opportunties)

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

Benefits offered by this job

On-base training

Free medical care

Home ownership help

Rent subsidy

Career progression

Travel opportunities

Chef-made meals

Fitness facilities

Job summary

Australian Defence Force is recruiting for a Nuclear Submarine Officer to lead and manage teams aboard a nuclear-powered submarine. The role covers propulsion, communications, navigation, and combat systems, with opportunities to advance to Commanding Officer.

The program offers world-class training abroad, a competitive salary, and strong career progression. Eligibility includes Year 12 completion, a suitable degree, and Australian citizenship; Graduate Entry is available for eligible

Qualifications

• Must be at least 17 years old at appointment.
• Australian Citizen.
• Completed Year 12 and achieved a high enough entrance rank for the relevant degree program.
• Recognised bachelor’s degree of at least 3 years and pass in first year calculus and calculus-based physics (Graduate Entry eligibility).
• If not an Australian Citizen, check eligibility via ADF pathways.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing teams on board.
• Onboard weapons systems management.
• Driving the vessel and charting its position.
• Communications and intelligence equipment operation.

Education

Year 12 completed

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.