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Australian Army - Mechatronic and Electrical Engineer (Unrivalled Benefits) null

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

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Manage a team and use your engineering qualification to repair and procure a range of high-tech electrical equipment for the Army.

Opportunity details

Opportunity Type
Graduate Job
Number of Vacancies
1-100
Salary
AUD 80,000 - 99,999

Application dates

Minimum requirements

Accepting International Applications
No
Qualifications Accepted
E
Aerospace Engineering & 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

Hiring criteria

Entry pathway

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Working rights

Australia

  • Australian Citizen
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Your role:

The Army uses an extensive variety of advanced vehicles, equipment and weapon systems in operational units, from infantry to armoured and aviation. This technical military material requires qualified engineers to support its maintenance, upgrades and replacements. 

As a Mechatronic and Electrical Engineer, you will be an integral part of a team of specialists maintaining, modifying, procuring and managing the Australian Army's modern ground-based electrical and electronic equipment.

You will also be exposed to the full range of general Army roles, such as a staff officer, logistics planner or instructor. Throughout your ever-changing career you will have endless opportunities to upskill and work in varied conditions.

In this role, you'll build on your existing engineering qualifications to make technical decisions as a team leader. It's a career where problem-solving and resourcefulness are key. Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level?

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 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 able to successfully obtain a security clearance. 

You must also be able to:

  • Provide evidence that you are enrolled in or are close to completing a Bachelors of Engineering in either Avionics, Communications/Telecommunications, Computer Systems, Electrical/Electronics, Mechatronics or Software Engineering.
  • Meet the minimum medical and fitness requirements (further details via the link below).

Click the APPLY button if you think you have what it takes to become an Army Mechatronic and Electrical 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 (08) 8402 5620 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://www.defencejobs.gov.au/jobs/army/mechatronic-and-electrical-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

Work rights

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

country
eligibility

Australia

Australia

Australian Citizen


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