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All Sailors will serve in fleet units and shore establishments on a rotational basis.

You will 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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Your salary once trained

In the Navy you'll get paid a good salary from day one regardless of your age, experience or qualifications; and your pay increases as you progress through training. In addition to your salary you'll receive a variety of allowances, extra pay for relevant qualifications – plus 16.4% superannuation, a far higher rate than you're likely to find in the civilian world.

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See the world in a way few have in this action-packed diving and combat role.
Whether you have recently finished school, currently studying, already in the workforce or you have no experience at all, you'll be paid from day one. You'll gain all the skills needed with extensive on-the-job training.
As a Navy Diver (known in the Navy as Clearance Diver), you'll work with a team to complete diving missions and operations to depths of up to 80 metres, from a ship or ashore. Diving operations could include neutralising and disposing underwater explosives, search missions, underwater engineering and maintenance, tactical operations, underwater demolitions, and more. 
During your career, you will be rotated through a variety of sea and shore positions. This could include being rotated to mine hunting vessels, Australian clearance diving teams, 2nd Commando Regiment, operation and support roles, major fleet units and instructional roles. 
Your duties could include, but aren&rsquo;t limited to: 
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 <li>Neutralising, rendering safe, and the disposal of sea mines and explosives</li>
 <li>Search and salvage operations</li>
 <li>Above and underwater demolitions</li>
 <li>Underwater scouting, inspections and surveying </li>
 <li>Maritime counter terrorism</li>
 <li>Underwater maintenance, engineering and repair of ships' hull and fittings </li>
 <li>Using underwater electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic tools, including welding, ultra-thermic cutting, chainsaws, grinding, jackhammer and lift bag operations</li>
 <li>Using specialist diving equipment, including circuit re-breathers, handheld sonars, remote positioning vehicles, portable x-ray devices and disruptors</li>
 <li>Mine warfare and counter measures</li>
 <li>Expeditionary reconnaissance and clearance missions</li>
 <li>Amphibious operations</li>
 <li>Instructional and training duties</li>
 <li>Maritime tactical operations</li>
 <li>Provide specialist support for boarding parties</li>
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Due to the intensity and nature of the role's duties and environment, an ongoing high degree of stamina and physical fitness is required. 
As a sailor, you&rsquo;ll learn additional skills and duties to become highly trained and efficient in supporting the whole ship. This may include ship security, boarding party, firefighting team, flood repair, flight deck duties, ammunitioning, first aid or line handling. 
You'll enjoy a competitive salary package, career stability, opportunities for continuous progression and an adventurous lifestyle, all while making a difference to Australia.
To succeed with the Navy tomorrow, <a href="https://app.adfcareers.gov.au/olat/?_gl=1*1vc9695*_ga*OTc3MDg2NTc2LjE2MjA2MDY3NDQ.*_ga_L7JJVP5TLB*MTY1MTE5MzUzMi41OTUuMS4xNjUxMTkzNTc3LjE1">apply today</a>.

Be a part of diving missions involving mine clearance, demolitions, neutralising explosives, search and salvage operations, maintenance, and more.

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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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