Your role:

As a Communication Networks Operator, you’ll be responsible for ensuring Navy communications are delivered safely and securely, onboard ships or submarines and ashore.

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. You may also be able to use your existing qualifications and be eligible for recognition of prior learning.

Your duties include, but aren’t limited to:

• Commercial and military satellite communications
• Radio communications and security
• Flashing light (Morse code)
• Flag signalling
• Encoding and decoding tactical manoeuvring signals
• Telecommunication and information technology systems
• Network administration, system diagnosis and recovery

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:

• Free medical and dental
• Competitive salary package
• Incremental salary increases as you progress through training and ranks
• 16.4% superannuation
• Job security
• Career progression and development
• Good work/life balance
• Travel opportunities
• Excellent social and fitness facilities
• Subsidised housing
• Balance of shore and sea postings
• Great chef made meals at sea
• Variety of allowances

Submariner:

There is also the option to specialise as a submariner and be a part of the most exclusive and stable workforce in Australia. You’ll operate the Navy’s sub-surface communication and IT systems and be responsible for making sure that classified information remains secure and is communicated effectively.

Salary:
Upon completion of your initial military and employment training, you’ll enjoy a salary package starting from $73,253 for surface fleet and $85,861 for submariners.

Apply Now:

Apply today or request more information by emailing navyjobs@dfr.com.au.

For this role, you must be over 17 at time of enlistment, an Australian Citizen and have passed Year 10 English and Maths.

Visit the links below for the full position descriptions:

https://navy.defencejobs.gov.au/jobs/communication-networks-operator

https://www.defencejobs.gov.au/jobs/navy/communication-networks-operator-submariner