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Your initial military training will take place in Australia and then you will move to the United States of America to complete employment training. Sea postings may be on submarines operating out of Western Australia, Hawaii, Groton, Guam and San Diego, and shore postings will be in both Australia and the United States of America.

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

Training

Your starting salary

Trained

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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There are opportunities for a wide range of personal and professional development training and education, and leadership training continues throughout your career.

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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 Electrician you have a role in the supervision, operation, maintenance, and administration of naval nuclear propulsion plants and associated equipment. 

Your typical day will involve operating and maintaining the power and distribution systems, lighting systems, motors and controllers, indication and alarm systems and other electrical and electronic equipment. You will troubleshoot and test electrical circuits.

Your work will require the highest standards of operational nuclear safety and security. Your nuclear mindset will be the foundation for the Australian conventionally-armed nuclear-powered submarine enterprise to keep your crew, our people, the public, and the environment safe and secure.

Your training will give you an understanding of reactor, electrical and mechanical theory involved in the operation of the nuclear reactor, steam plant, propulsion plant and auxiliary equipment. 

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*1xxc8d0*_ga*MTI2NjA2NDk5OS4xNjg4Njg5NzQ5*_ga_L7JJVP5TLB*MTY5NDEzMjM3MC4yNy4xLjE2OTQxMzIzOTIuMC4wLjA.*_fplc*bkpSb3ZjcHJ6UW1WRTdZZSUyRiUyRkFwUEg3azJvVVZZM2ZtYjFWTDRlQWJPeGhQTFglMkJXMFp1THR4MG53MnBZQWtQeThTdnVkJTJCandYbnRYUEVCbDRveGk4WEhsaHBab08weCUyRjVpbnhaT0RNalUzZXE0SCUyRlIlMkZ2d1IwVVlieXZ1ckElM0QlM0Q">apply today</a>.

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No experience is required, you'll receive paid on-the-job training, career progression opportunities and unrivalled benefits working both at sea and ashore.View all other priority to fill roles

Operate and maintain the electrical systems and equipment that power a Navy nuclear-powered submarine, to the highest standards of safety and security.

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Submarine Nuclear Electrician

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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