Your role:
You’ll work in a team within the Australian Army who are responsible for looking after some of the world’s most technologically advanced equipment, where you’ll handle and maintain a range of high-tech Army assets. From weapons systems and vehicles, to medical equipment and electronic surveillance devices, your key tasks will be to keep these vital technologies operating.

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

Diagnosing, maintaining and repairing the Army's high-tech electronic, weapon fire control systems, sighting and surveillance equipment

Working with specialist teams

Performing safety and technical inspections on communications systems, armoured vehicles, anti-aircraft weapons, bio-medical equipment and more

General soldiering duties, such as manning defensive positions, patrolling, traffic control, camouflaging of vehicles and field equipment, and navigation.

On top of this, you’ll receive fully paid training to give you the skills to grow and succeed, including specialist courses to grow your knowledge of advanced weapons systems, military vehicles and equipment, such as the Abrams tank.

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 4.4% 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

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 $92,593 per annum plus generous super.

Eligibility:
For this role, you must:

Be at least 17 at the time of enlistment, an Australian Citizen, and have completed an Australian Year 10 education (or equivalent) with passes in English, Mathematics and Science (with a Physics component desirable) and one other subject

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

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

How to apply

Click ‘Quick Apply’ to express your interest and speak with a recruiter. An ADF Careers team member will call you within 5 business days.

Ready to apply now? Visit the link below to view the full position description and submit your application today.

Electronic Systems Technician - ADF Careers (adfcareers.gov.au)