Description:
To serve in the ADF you must have a valid Australian, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Canadian or United States of America citizenship. Please visit the ADF Careers Eligibility Page for more details.
Your role:
Being a submariner is one of the most unique and stable career opportunities in Australia that comes with many attractive benefits.
Did you know that as a submariner you'll be paid a competitive salary from day one, receive paid on the job training, job security and work with some of the most sophisticated equipment in the world, both at sea and ashore? You can also choose from a variety of submariner roles in trades, technical support, engineering, communications, leadership, logistics or catering.
Browse submarine careers below:
- Chef Submariner
Be a chef in the most exclusive kitchen in Australia, cooking, planning and preparing meals onboard submarines. - Communication Networks Technician Nuclear Submariner
Contribute to the success of Navy missions by operating and maintaining the various networked systems that enable mission-critical communications onboard a Virginia class submarine. - Communication Networks Operator Submariner
Be the subsurface communications link operating radios and IT systems to exchange top-secret information onboard submarines. - Electrical Fitter Submariner
Help keep Navy submarines mission ready by maintaining and operating onboard electrical systems while working towards a Certificate III in Electrical Fitting. - Electrician Nuclear Submariner
Operate and maintain the electrical systems and equipment that power the Navy’s nuclear-powered submarines to the highest standards of safety and security. - Electronics Engineer Submariner
Lead a team that maintains advanced combat, self-defence, sensor, communications and intelligence systems, working in a challenging yet rewarding environment. - Electronic Warfare Network Technician Submariner
Help keep Australia’s submarines mission-ready by operating and maintaining the sophisticated surveillance systems onboard a Virginia class submarine. - Electronic Warfare Submariner
Operate submarine surveillance systems to monitor, track and identify the unknown. - Electronics Engineer Submariner
Lead a team that maintains advanced combat, self-defence, sensor, communications and intelligence systems, working in a challenging yet rewarding environment. - Electronics Technician Nuclear Submariner
Operate and maintain the electronic systems that control the nuclear reactor on a Navy submarine to the highest safety and security standards. - Electronics Technician Submariner
Maintain underwater sensors, navigation aids and weapons systems in this technical trade role. - Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic Submariner
Keep Navy submarines fully operational and mission capable by maintaining the onboard propulsion systems while working towards a nationally recognised qualification. - Maritime Warfare Officer Submariner
Oversee the control, navigation and safety of a Navy submarine in a role that will build and challenge your leadership and management abilities. - Mechanic Nuclear Submariner
Operate and maintain the steam-powered propulsion plant on one of the Navy’s new nuclear-powered submarines to the highest safety and security standards. - Mechanical Engineer Submariner
Take the technical lead on a Navy submarine by managing the team responsible for keeping its electrical and mechanical systems fully operational and mission ready. - Mechanical Fitter Nuclear Submariner
Play a critically important role by maintaining and repairing the systems that keep the vessel habitable and mission-ready on board a Virginia class submarine. - Medic Submariner
Care for the welfare and medical needs of your fellow submariners by providing healthcare onboard a submarine. - N avigation Systems Technician Nuclear Submariner
Put your skills to the test in a unique environment, maintaining and operating the latest nuclear submarine navigation and electronics systems onboard a Virginia class submarine. - Nuclear Submarine Officer
Put your leadership abilities to the test in a unique environment, managing the teams responsible for operating and maintaining the Navy’s nuclear-powered submarines. - Sonar Operator
Operate the high-tech sensors that provide essential intelligence to your commanders, working in the uniquely supportive environment of a submarine. - Sonar Technician Nuclear Submariner
Give command the operational and situational awareness needed to execute missions by configuring, operating and maintaining sonar and scientific data collection systems. - Weapons and Sensors Network Technician Nuclear Submariner
Take on a role that will draw on your electronics expertise and sound judgment, operating and maintaining the combat and weapons systems onboard a Virginia class submarine. - Weapons Fitter Nuclear Submariner
Keep the weapons systems, from torpedoes to small arms, operating effectively in this unique and meaningful role onboard a Virginia class submarine.
Benefits:
- Free medical and dental
- 16.4% superannuation
- Subsidised housing
- Travel opportunities
- Job security
- Incremental salary increases as you progress through training and ranks
- Chef made meals at sea
- Social and fitness facilities
- Balance of shore and sea postings
- Variety of allowances
Salary:
Upon completion of your initial military and employment training, you’ll enjoy a salary package starting from $90,437 for submariners.
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For these roles, you must be over 17 at time of enlistment, an Australian Citizen and have passed Year 10 with passes in English and Maths, Some positions may also require passes in Science.
If you are not an Australian Citizen you may still be eligible to join the ADF if you meet certain criteria, please visit the ADF Careers Eligibility Page for more details.
Visit the link below for the full position descriptions and requirements:
Navy - Submarine Jobs (adfcareers.gov.au)