With your unique understanding of communications and information systems, you’ll ensure the delivery of a complete information service during times of peace, conflict and crisis. To apply for this role you will need to apply as a General Service Officer, and while due consideration is given, you aren't guaranteed of being allocated to the Corps of your choice.
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Australian Defence Force Academy, Officer (Reserve), Royal Military College Duntroon
The role of the Royal Australian Corps of Signals (RA Sigs) is to provide communications, information systems and electronic warfare (CISEW) support to the Army and the Australian Defence Force to allow command and control of deployed forces in peace, crisis and conflict on any operation anywhere in the world. Using our unique understanding of the electro-magnetic spectrum, communications systems, information technology and electronic warfare, listening to or interfering with enemy electronic transmissions, the Royal Australian Corps of Signals will enable highly dynamic command and control whilst disrupting that of any adversary. It is a respected and vital part of the Army that is proud of its heritage, operates cutting-edge technology and is always looking to the future.
On the battlefield, RA Sigs provides commanders with the means of controlling the battle using a number of methods including radio, fibre optic, microwave, information systems and satellite links. By planning, deploying and maintaining robust, scalable, secure local and wide area networks, RA Sigs ensures the Army's information services are available 24/7 anywhere in the world.
Due to its diverse nature, RA Sigs provides a career path suitable for both technical and non-technical officers. The Corps requires officers with degrees in Communications, Electrical or Electronic Engineering, in Computer Science and in Information Systems. Officers with such qualifications will undertake regimental postings as well as appointments requiring their specialist technical knowledge during their career.