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There are many excellent career options in the ADF that generally don&rsquo;t require experience or qualifications. You&rsquo;ll receive all the training you need and be paid while you train.
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You'll be paid while you train, and on completion of your Initial Military Training and Employment Training, you’ll earn at least:

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

General Entry: Non-technical

The Navy is currently investing significantly in the future of Mine Warfare and as a result, you’ll receive specialised training from both Navy and industry partners such as the Australian Maritime College in the operation of emerging Robotic and Autonomous Systems. Currently these systems include Autonomous Underwater Vehicles, Unmanned Surface Vessels and the Expendable Mine Neutralisation System. 

When you are identified for further career advancement and promotion, you’ll be provided with intermediate and advanced level training to prepare you for supervisor and manager roles.

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As a Mine Warfare Operator, you’ll specialise in working with sophisticated sensors to help defend Australia's shipping routes and trade interests. You'll work as part of a tight-knit team using minehunting and minesweeping techniques to identify, prevent or remove minefields at sea, putting you at the heart of the action. This is a role where you can really make a difference, travelling the world to hunt down and remove the threat of mines.

You'll be trained to operate cutting-edge sensor technology onboard the Navy's Mine Hunter Coastal ships – some of the most advanced ships in the world. Or as a member of the Mine Warfare Deployable Systems Team, you’ll operate the latest Robotic and Autonomous Systems (RAS).

Become a Mine Warfare expert that operates cutting-edge, high-tech sensors, remote and autonomous vehicles which aid in the defence of Australia's strategic shipping lanes and trade interests.

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Mine Warfare Operator

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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