Engineering & Technical trades

Life in an Engineering and Technical Trade role

Your life will be varied and interesting, as you get to grips with maintaining, repairing and diagnosing any problems with our most complex equipment. There are many roles available, each with its own set of skills required.

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An eye for detail

Whatever service you choose, you’ll be the crucial talent needed to keep our machinery up and running.

4 Roles available in the Engineering & Technical trades specialisation across the Navy

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Electronic Technician

Engineering & Technical trades

General entry

As an Electronic Technician you will be the ship’s electronic expert. You will learn to maintain a wide range of cutting edge technological systems. Or you may specialise as a Weapon Technician, maintaining the ship’s arsenal of weapons and systems. You’ll have the opportunity to earn as you learn on board, sailing local and international waters, and sampling foods, cultures and scenic attractions of coastal port towns.

  • Under training

    $68,103

  • Future potential earnings

    $98,000

  • Location

    Devonport

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  • Active Intakes

Marine Technician

Engineering & Technical trades

General entry

As a Marine Technician (MT) you’ll operate and maintain the ship's equipment and systems in all conditions, to ensure the ship remains fully operational and ready to respond to different tasks. You’ll have the opportunity to earn as you learn on board, sailing local and international waters, and sampling the foods, cultures and scenic attractions of coastal port towns.

  • Under training

    $68,103

  • Future potential earnings

    $98,000

  • Location

    Devonport

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Marine Engineer Officer

Engineering & Technical trades | Officers & Management

Officer entry

Marine Engineer Officers are the Navy’s experts on ship’s structure, propulsion, power generation, hydraulic and habitability systems.

  • Under training

    $68,103

  • Future potential earnings

    $142,000

  • Location

    Devonport

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Weapon Engineer Officer

Engineering & Technical trades | Officers & Management

Officer entry

As a Weapon Engineer Officer you will be one of the Navy’s weapon, communication, sensor and combat management system experts.

  • Under training

    $68,103

  • Future potential earnings

    $142,000

  • Location

    Devonport

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