Your role:

Be at the forefront of the IT industry, operating cutting-edge technology in the Army as part of a team that is always looking towards the future. As a Telecommunications Technician, you’ll become part of the Army’s advanced information and communication systems team, the Signallers. Your collective goal is to keep the Army connected, and to keep those connections protected.

Your Military duties include, but aren’t limited to:

Install, maintain and alter telecommunications systems and general equipment for Army deployments in peace, crisis or conflict

Plan, design, implement and maintain complex communications and information systems

Assist commanders to control the battle operation by communicating vital information using radio, fibre optic, information systems, satellite links and more

Ensure the Army's information services are available wherever needed

You will enjoy benefits including, but not limited to:

Free medical and dental, including access to allied health, rehabilitation, and mental health specialists

Competitive salary package with incremental salary increases as you gain experience

Generous Superannuation of 16.4% - a huge 5.4% over the Australian standard

A subsidised home loan or rent allowance

Allowances and bonuses which recognise specialist skills and employment types

The ability to package your salary

Job security

Career progression and development

Good work/life balance

Travel opportunities

Excellent social and fitness facilities

Paid training

Location:

Following your initial military training, you could be posted to one of the many Army bases and units across Australia. The majority of these positions are located in VIC, QLD, NSW and the NT.

Salary:

In the Army you'll get paid a good salary from day one regardless of your age, experience or qualifications. Upon commencing training, your starting salary will be approximately $58,528 per annum plus 16.4% superannuation and your pay will increase as you progress through training.

On completion of your initial military training and initial employment training, you could earn $87,929 per annum plus generous super.

Eligibility:

For this role, you must:

Be at least 17 years of age when you enter the ADF

Have completed an Australian Year 10 education (or equivalent) with passes in English, Mathematics and Science (preferably with a physics component)

Be an Australian citizen. 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

Be reasonably fit and healthy. Keeping fit is a big part of joining the ADF. You’ll need to pass a physical fitness test before you join, but don’t worry, we'll give you tips to help you prepare

Be able to successfully obtain a security clearance

Apply now:

Click the APPLY button to start your journey to becoming an Army Telecommunications Technician and we’ll get in contact with you shortly.

You can also visit the link below to view the full position description and learn more about life in the Army: Army - Telecommunications Technician (adfcareers.gov.au)