Information Systems Technician (No Experience)

Full job description

Your role:

As an Army Information Systems Technician, you’ll be part of the Army’s advanced information and communication systems team, the Signallers. You’ll manage high-level military software and hardware that could determine the success of military operations.

Your Military duties include, but aren’t limited to:

• Installing and configuring computer systems as needed by military personnel
• Preparing and deploying communications equipment in support of exercises and operations
• Providing technical support on base and out in the field
• Identifying and remediating software and hardware issues, plus analysing software performance
• Ensuring cyber and network security is maintained and enforced to protect the Australian Defence Force’s sensitive information
• Establishing and continuing to monitor communications networks that allow command and control of deployed forces

You will enjoy benefits including, but not limited to:

• Free medical and dental, including access to allied health, rehabilitation, and mental health specialists
• Competitive salary package with incremental salary increases as you gain experience
• Generous Superannuation of 16.4% – a huge 5.4% over the Australian standard
• A subsidised home loan or rent allowance
• Allowances and bonuses which recognise specialist skills and employment types
• The ability to package your salary
• Job security
• Career progression and development
• Good work/life balance
• Travel opportunities
• Excellent social and fitness facilities
• Paid training

Location:

Information Systems Technicians are employed in all RA Sigs tactical units and in a number of strategic units that operate throughout Australia. The majority of positions are located in Melbourne, Darwin, Townsville, Brisbane and Sydney.

Salary:

In the Army you’ll get paid a good salary from day one regardless of your age, experience or qualifications. Upon commencing training, your starting salary will be approximately $56,385 per annum plus 16.4% superannuation and your pay will increase as you progress through training.

On completion of your initial military training and initial employment training, you could earn $80,549 per annum plus generous super.

Eligibility:

For this role, you must:

• Be at least 17 years of age when you enter the ADF
• Have completed an Australian Year 10 education (or equivalent) with passes in English and Mathematics
• Be an Australian citizen. If you are not an Australian Citizen you may still be eligible to join the ADF if you meet certain criteria, please visit https://www.adfcareers.gov.au/careers/joining/eligibility for more details
• Be reasonably fit and healthy.Keeping fit is a big part of joining the ADF. You’ll need to pass a physical fitness test before you join, but don’t worry, we’ll give you tips to help you prepare
• Be able to successfully obtain a security clearance