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Challenge yourself with a one-year commitment
Develop your skills and take time to think about your future career direction by spending a memorable year in the ADF.
Who it&rsquo;s for: 17-24 year olds wanting a 12-month taste of life in the ADF.

You'll be paid while you train, and on completion of your Initial Military Training, you’ll earn at least:

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Your salary on appointment

In the Navy you'll be paid a good salary from day one regardless of your age, experience or qualifications.

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As a Mechanical Engineer Submariner during your Gap Year, you&rsquo;ll gain first-hand experience, shadowing the Mechanical Engineer Submariners who lead teams of highly trained technicians. With their help, you&rsquo;ll make sure the submarine&rsquo;s mechanical engineering plant runs smoothly across its power, propulsion and auxiliary systems so that it is fully operational to undertake its mission.

You&rsquo;ll be immersed in the world of Navy innovation, working closely with the people who tackle a range of engineering challenges. You&rsquo;ll be exposed to a range of engineering systems including battery plant management, propulsion, power generation, ventilation and more.

Experience life and work in the Navy as an officer for just one year, shadowing personnel who maintain submarine structures, propulsion systems, generators, engines and more.

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Mechanical Engineer Submariner (ADF Gap Year)

Benefits you won't see anywhere else

You’ll enjoy the following:

Great salary from day one, which increases with experience

Generous superannuation of 16.4% – a huge 4.9% over the Australian standard

Help to buy a home, a subsidised home loan or rent allowance

Free medical and dental for you, and subsidised healthcare for you and your family

Fully paid training

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