Your role:
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.
As a Nuclear Submarine Officer in the Navy, you will oversee day-to-day operations including everything from communications and navigation to armament, and tactical deployment of the submarine.
Your typical day could see you in charge of any of the following:
- Leading and managing teams
- Overseeing nuclear propulsion system operations
- 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 nuclear propulsion, the platform, and its equipment. You will then move into your submarine qualification and oversee day-to-day operations, and you could 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.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Job security
- Superannuation of 16.4% - 4.4% over the Australian average, meaning you can retire with more
- Free medical and dental care
- Sense of accomplishment and pride that comes from serving your country
- 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:
Competitive Salary + Generous Superannuation of 16.4%
Upon completion of your initial military and employment training, you’ll enjoy a salary package starting from $138,356 per annum.
Eligibility:
- 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 - ADF Careers
- 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.
How to Apply:
Apply today or request more information by calling 13 19 01 or emailing applications@adfcareers.gov.au
Visit the link below for the full position description and requirements:
Nuclear Submarine Officer - ADF Careers
