Sonar Operator (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:

Ensure your submarine remains undetected as a Sonar Operator in the Navy. You will be trained to operate and manage all passive and active sonars and acoustic sensors to detect, track and classify noise sources in the ocean.

You’ll operate some of the most advanced systems in the Navy and provide your team with critical and tactical recommendations and information.

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.

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 $88,437.

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 and have passed Year 10 English and Maths.

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:

Navy - Sonar Operator (adfcareers.gov.au)