Submariners | Navy

Direct Entry Submariners

The Royal Australian Navy is currently recruiting Direct Entry Submariners (DESMs). Traditionally, the Submarine Service was only open to volunteers from within the Navy Fleet.

Experienced sailors and officers could apply to transfer to the Submarine Service after they had completed their employment training and served an additional 12 months. If you are looking for a rewarding challenge, and the camaraderie of being part of this special force element, then check out the positions on offer. Employment is open to both male and females.

IT WAS A CHALLENGE, I WANTED TO DO THE HARDEST THING I COULD AND I’M PROUD OF BEING A SUBMARINER.

Ian Dawson

Weapons Electrical Engineer Officer Submariner

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Marine Engineer Officer Submariner

Full Time
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ADFA

Marine Engineer Officer Submariner is an outstanding opportunity to work on a variety of high tech systems in a unique operating environment that is very different to mainstream engineering careers.

Maritime Warfare Officer Submariner

Full Time
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ADFA

Would you like to earn great pay while working in a unique environment with a professional and close knit team? Then achieve your leadership aspirations with a challenging position as a Maritime Warfare Officer Submariner.

Weapons Electrical Engineer Officer Submariner

Full Time
Reserve
ADFA

Like to broaden your electrical engineering background by working with complex electronic systems and their associated hardware but in a unique operating environment? This position is for you.

Acoustic Warfare Analyst

Full Time
Reserve

As an Acoustic Warfare Analyst you will be operating advanced Sonar and Combat Systems to contribute to the mission of the submarine and Australia’s Naval Operations.

Communication and Information Systems Submariner

Full Time
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The underwater environment of the Collins Class submarine is a complex world. If you want to be challenged and involved in this sophisticated military world of communications and computer systems, become a Communications and Information Systems Submariner.

Electronic Warfare Submariner

Full Time
Reserve

A job as an Electronic Warfare Submariner in the Navy is an exciting role where you will learn to operate the specialised equipment used to intercept and analyse electromagnetic emissions.

Electronics Technician Submariner

Full Time
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Electronics Technician Submariners operate, maintain and repair all torpedoes, missiles, radar, sonar, navigation, combat data, communications, surveillance equipment and other electronic systems on board the sophisticated Collins Class submarines.

Marine Technician Submariner

Full Time
Reserve

Collins Class submarines dive to more than 180 metres and travel over 20 knots when submerged. Marine Technician Submariners ensure this capability by operating, maintaining and repairing the submarine’s mechanical and electrical control systems.