Nuclear Submarine Officer (No Experience)

To serve in the ADF you must 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.

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:

• Nuclear reactor and nuclear propulsion system operations


• Onboard weapons systems management


• Atmosphere control and fire control systems


• 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, 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’ll enjoy a competitive salary package, career stability, opportunities for continuous progression and an adventurous lifestyle, all while making a difference to Australia.

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

• Power and distribution systems


• Lighting systems


• Motors and controllers


• Alarm systems


• Electrical circuits

Benefits:

• Free medical and dental


• 16.4% superannuation


• Subsidised housing


• Travel opportunities


• Job security


• Incremental salary increases as you progress through training and ranks


• Chef made meals at sea


• Social and fitness facilities


• Balance of shore and sea postings


• Variety of allowances

Salary:

Upon completion of your initial military and employment training, you’ll enjoy a salary package starting from $113,239.

Apply Now:

Apply today and we’ll get in contact with you shortly.

For this role, you must be over 17 at time of enlistment, an Australian Citizen, have completed Year 12 and obtained a high enough entrance rank to qualify.

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.

Visit the links below for the full position descriptions and requirements:

Nuclear Submarine Officer - ADF Careers