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Australian Army - Avionics Engineer (Uni Sponsorship) null

Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne

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Put your engineering skills to the test in this unique role, where you’ll operate sophisticated electronic systems as an Avionics Engineer in the Army

Opportunity details

Opportunity Type
Graduate Job
Number of Vacancies
1-10
Salary
AUD 80,000 - 100,000 / Year

Application dates

Minimum requirements

Accepting International Applications
No
Qualifications Accepted
E
Aerospace Engineering
Air Traffic Control
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Aircraft Operation & Aviation
Automotive & Transport Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering & Construction
Communications Engineering
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Engineering Management
Environmental Engineering
Fire & Safety Engineering
Geomatic Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Marine Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mathematics & Statistics
Mechanical Engineering
Mining Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Renewable Energy Engineering
Robotics & Mechatronics Engineering
Engineering & Mathematics (all other)
Geotechnical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
S
Agribusiness
Agricultural Science
Aquaculture & Fisheries
Viticulture
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Earth Sciences
Ecology & Evolution
Environmental Studies
Forestry Studies
Parks & Wildlife Management
Food Science
Forensic Science
Genetics
Geology
Laboratory Technology
Marine Science
Physics
Veterinary Science
Sciences (all other)
Spatial Science

Hiring criteria

Entry pathway

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Working rights

Australia

  • Australian Citizen
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Your role: 

As an Avionics Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in today's modern Army where you will be able to take control of advanced Army technology as you plan, install, analyse and troubleshoot our advanced helicopter systems.  

Immerse yourself in the mechanics of Armed Reconnaissance and Chinook helicopters, and more. You’ll keep these impressive machines in top form by maintaining the electrical, avionics, instrument and flight control systems.  

You’ll learn firsthand how to apply your engineering skills to Army aircraft and manage a maintenance team to keep the helicopters airworthy. From here you’ll have a range of opportunities to evolve in the field of engineering, including travelling overseas and undertaking postgraduate study.  

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with an engineering degree who thrives on challenging themselves and making a difference.  

Salary:  

In the Army you'll get paid a highly competitive salary from day one regardless of your age, experience or qualifications; and your pay increases as you progress through training. 

On completion of your initial military training and initial employment training, you could earn: $90,629 per annum plus a generous super. 

Life in the Army:  

Action, adventure, exciting career opportunities and amazing mateship—there’s so much to love about life in the Army. Whether you’re looking to pick up a new skill, get qualified with fully paid training or are up for a new challenge, you’ll find it all in the Army. 

Not to mention there’s also the sense of accomplishment and pride that comes from serving your country and providing support to communities in need, both here and overseas.  

This is no ordinary job—but that’s exactly what you’re looking for. Enjoy a rewarding career, opportunities to travel, excellent fitness facilities, and free medical and dental; all in a dynamic and fulfilling work environment.  

Apply now:  

For this role, you must be an Australian citizen and will be required to successfully obtain a security clearance. The minimum requirement is an engineering degree permitting graduate membership to Engineers Australia (EA) as a professional engineer. The following is a list of preferred disciplines. 

  • Avionics 
  • Communications/Telecommunications 
  • Computer Systems 
  • Electrical/Electronics 
  • Mechatronics 
  • Software 

Click the APPLY button if you think you have what it takes to become an Army Avionics Engineer and we’ll get in contact with you shortly. 

For more information or to email your interest, get in touch with our Professional Services Recruiting team member Amelia Belperio on 13 19 02 or via email at applications@dfr.com.au. 

You can also visit the link below to view the full position description and learn more about life in the Army: https://army.defencejobs.gov.au/jobs/avionics-engineer  

Hiring criteria

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Entry pathway
Degree or Certificate
Minimum Level of Study
Bachelor or higher
Study Field
E
Aerospace Engineering & Aviation
Automotive & Transport Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering & Construction
Communications Engineering
S
Agricultural Science & Management
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Earth Sciences
Ecology & Evolution

Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

country
eligibility

Australia

Australia

Australian Citizen


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