Your role:
As an Electronic Warfare Operator in the Australian Army, you’ll be trained to intercept and disrupt enemy communications and determine their threat level. You’ll be part of an advanced close-knit team, the Signallers, who are dedicated to providing vital communications, information systems and electronic warfare support to the Army and wider Defence Force.

To kick off your career, following your initial training, you’ll be employed in a tactical unit, supporting infantry and armoured personnel as they train on exercises around the country. Here you’ll have the opportunity to work in a small team, receiving on-the-job mentoring and support. From there, you could specialise in:

Signals Analysis - analyse data and pass critical information to your commander

Electronic Attack - deny, disrupt and deceive enemy communications

Tactical Cyber Warfare - understand how networks, ICT and operating systems interact with each other in cyberspace

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 QLD and the ACT.

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 $56,385 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 and Mathematics

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 Electronic Warfare Operator 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 - Electronic Warfare Operator (adfcareers.gov.au)