Electrician. Additional Information. Job Details WHAT YOU COULD EARN

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1 CALL defencejobs.gov.au/airforce/jobs/electrician Document generated on Tuesday, 12 July 2016 at 10:00:41 PM Electrician A challenging career in the Air Force where you will be supporting expeditionary air operations using your skills to install and maintain electrical power generation and distribution systems. Additional Information WHAT YOU COULD EARN In the Air Force you'll receive a competitive salary, generous Super and an excellent range of benefits. You get paid from the day you start training and your salary will increase with rank and experience. ELECTRICIANS can earn over $68,100 p.a. on completion of initial employment training. This figure includes Uniform and Service allowances and applies to full time General entry. Job Details Electricians are required to provide specialist electrical support to the Air Force's expeditionary operations. The Electrician's role involves the installation, maintenance and repair of power and lighting reticulation systems, and other electrical plant and equipment in industrial and domestic style conditions. Principal duties concentrate on deployed operations both within Australia and overseas. A limited number of positions in specific locations are responsible for other electrical plant and equipment in industrial conditions and domestic installations. These roles are performed regularly on deployments to temporary and permanent airfields in support of expeditionary air operations. Such activities could also be undertaken at any of the major RAAF Bases and at isolated temporary RAAF airfields or construction sites within Australia. Electricians receive training in general and specialist vehicle operation and are required to support other trades in the performance of their duties. Whilst posted to remote localities and in exercise situations, the Electrician may be responsible for the installation of mains size power reticulation and the maintenance of power generating equipment and airfield lighting installations. Electricians also participate regularly in ground defence exercises where they are required to provide temporary electrical services. Electricians are able to progress to the rank of Corporal. After completing Construction Foreman training, promotion to Sergeant, Works Supervisor is in competition with your peers from the other Airfield Engineering Musterings. Further training in construction and project management is completed to follow a career path up to the rank of Warrant Officer. Available positions for training is dependent upon workforce requirements.

2 Entry Qualified Entry is available to applicants who have the necessary trade qualifications prior to entry and have completed 12 months productive employment in their trade after training. These applicants are referred to as Direct Entrants. Direct Entry applies to personnel who are fully qualified in the trade and enter the trade without formal Air Force training. On initial entry as a fully qualified tradesperson you are enlisted as an Aircraftman / Aircraftwoman Recruit (ACR/ACWR) and remain as such until graduation from 1RTU. However, in recognition of your trade qualifications you will be paid the salary of an Aircraftman / Aircraftwoman (AC/ACW) on Pay Grade 3 upon enlistment. On completion of Recruit Training you will be reclassified to Leading Aircraftman / Leading Aircraftwoman (LAC/LACW) on Pay Grade 3. Further promotion to corporal is based on performance, time in rank and vacancies and will normally require the successful completion of promotion courses. As a corporal, you may then apply in competition with your peers for remuster to Works Supervisor (Sergeant). You can then follow a career path up to the rank of warrant officer. Corporals are referred to as Non-Commissioned Officers, or NCOs, while sergeants and flight sergeants are called Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (SNCOs). Warrant officer is the most senior Airman rank. A corporal will normally have some responsibility for the supervision of junior staff and this progressively increases on promotion to sergeant and flight sergeant. A warrant officer normally has a substantial personnel management role. Note: Applicants applying for qualified entry are to provide certified true copies of their education and trade certificates as well as a current resume to their Careers Counsellor. These documents will then be forwarded to the Directorate of Personnel - Air Force for assessment. Pay & Allowances On initial entry as a fully qualified tradesperson who has completed 12 months productive employment in your trade after training, you are enlisted as an Aircraftman / Aircraftwoman Recruit (ACR/ACWR) and remain as such until graduation from 1RTU. However, in recognition of your trade qualifications you will be paid the salary of an Aircraftman / Aircraftwoman (AC/ACW) on Pay Grade 3 at the rate of $1,888 per fortnight ($49,228 per year)* upon enlistment. On completion of Recruit Training you will be reclassified to Leading Aircraftman / Leading Aircraftwoman (LAC/LACW) on Pay Grade 3 with a salary (excluding allowances) of $1,923 per fortnight ($50,152 per year).* Service Allowance Defence recognises that Service life can often impose unique requirements on personnel. In order to compensate for this, on completion of recruit training you will receive Service Allowance at the rate of $12,924 per year in addition to your base salary. This allowance is paid in fortnightly increments ($497) in the normal pay. Uniform Allowance Initial uniform issue is free of charge to all recruits. After that first issue personnel are expected to maintain their uniform in good condition and replace where necessary. In order to assist members in maintaining their uniform, an allowance of $419 pa is provided. This amount increases to $504 at Sergeant level and is in addition to the base salary and is paid in fortnightly increments in the normal pay. Refer to the Salary Scales for further details. * Note: These figures do not include compulsory deductions for taxation; meals, accommodation and utilities (as applicable); or superannuation.

3 General Requirements Age Requirement Applicants must be aged between 17 and 54 years of age inclusive on day of entry. Applicants will not be allowed to enter the ADF until they achieve a minimum of 17 years of age, however they may be able to initiate the application process from 16 years and six months of age, depending upon the capacity of their local recruiting centre. Citizenship Requirement Only Australian citizens are permitted to serve in the ADF. If you are a Permanent Resident of Australia, the ADF may consider a temporary waiver of the citizenship requirement if the position for which you are applying cannot be filled by an applicant who meets all the citizenship requirements, and then only in exceptional circumstances. You will be required to obtain Australian citizenship as early as possible following enlistment or appointment. Find out more in our Recruitment Centre or ask your local Defence Force Recruiting Centre. Security Requirement The Department of Defence requires ADF entrants to attain a security clearance appropriate to their avenue of entry. A process of background checks, collection of relevant information and, as required, interviews enables the Regional Security Office to make an informed assessment of an applicant's suitability for a security clearance Current policy requires applicants for this particular avenue of entry to have lived in Australia for the preceding 10 years, or have a checkable background for this period. Aptitude Requirement The application process to join the Australian Defence Force requires you to complete a series of aptitude tests including verbal, spatial and numerical ability and a general maths test. Some jobs may also require you to complete additional testing at a later date. Psychology support staff will explain what is involved with each test. The aptitude tests provide information about your suitability for the Defence Force and for particular jobs. Defence Force Recruiting can then help you identify jobs that best match your abilities. Further information on the aptitude testing requirements can be found here. Education & Experience

4 Prior to enlistment, qualified applicants must have successfully completed an indentured apprenticeship or traineeship and have: Current Certificate III in Electrical or dated equivalent - Trade Certificate in Electrical Mechanical, Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship Electrician; and it is essential to hold a current unrestricted electricians licence; or current equivalent, endorsed by the Electricity Supply Association of Australia Regulatory Authorities Licensing Committee; and Completed 12 months productive employment in the trade after training. Note: You must have a pass in Year 10 English in addition to holding the relevant trade qualification. Applicants applying for qualified entry must provide proof of high school results in addition to original trade certificates, units of competency results and a current resume to their Careers Counsellor. These documents will then be forwarded to the Recruiting Liaison Officer (RLO-1) at Directorate of Personnel - Air Force for review by the Air Force job sponsor to establish eligibility for qualified enlistment. If you do not satisfy the education requirements for this trade or do not possess evidence of the required educational attainment, there is an alternative pathway available to you. You may be eligible to sit an Alternative Education Equivalency (AEE) Assessment to ascertain your ability at the required educational level for this trade. Recruiting staff can provide further information. Medical & Fitness Requirements To be enlisted or appointed, you must be medically and physically fit for entry to your chosen occupation. This is partially assessed from the completion of an extensive questionnaire covering your medical history, followed by a physical examination. You will also be required to successfully pass a physical fitness test before enlistment. For further details on medical and physical fitness standards refer to Physical Fitness Standards for Entry into the ADF and Medical Process for Entry into the ADF. Period of Service You will be enlisted for an Initial Minimum Period of Service (IMPS) of four years. Subsequent periods of service may be offered subject to the requirements of the ADF and your suitability for further service. You may request discharge at any time provided you do not have an outstanding Initial Minimum Period of Service obligation and provide a minimum of three months notice. Additional Requirements It is essential to hold a current unrestricted Australian Class 1 (or equivalent) Motor Vehicle licence (a 'P2' Provisional Licence is acceptable) endorsed and proficient with manual transmission. The holder of the licence must be free of traffic infringements that may cause future cancellation or suspension of the licence. Where a current Provisional (P2) Licence is held, the holder must have had a minimum of 12 months (P1 & P2 combined) driving experience prior to enlistment. Military Training Duration: 12.6 weeks

5 Location: RAAF Base Wagga (NSW) No 1 Recruit Training Unit (1RTU) conducts initial recruit training for Airmen and Airwomen. The 12 week and six day recruit course is an intensive period of learning and adjustment to a military lifestyle. The aims of the course are to: provide an orderly transition from civilian to Air Force life; equip the recruit with the basic knowledge, skills and physical fitness to perform future roles in the Air Force; and instil in the recruit the motivation to become a dedicated and productive Air Force member. For more details on recruit training, refer to the Joining instructions. These instructions will provide you and your family with enough information to arrange your personal affairs before enlistment in the Air Force, and give you an idea of what you will be doing on the recruit course. Further details on recruit training are also available on the 1RTU website. Upon graduation, most Airmen and Airwomen undertake specialist employment training before moving on to full employment in their chosen mustering in the Air Force. During Military (Initial Recruit) Training and (Initial) Employment Training, members may be required to pay a contribution towards meals, accommodation and utilities. Employment Training Airfield Engineer Employment Course Location: RAAF Security and Fire School, Amberley (RAAFSFS), QLD Duration: 7 weeks After completion of the aforementioned training you will attend training at the RAAF Security and Fire School, (RAAFSFS), RAAF Base Amberley near Brisbane in QLD. Further Airfield Engineering specific training will be undertaken at the RAAF Security and Fire School (RAAFSFS), RAAF Base Amberley near Brisbane. Here you will undertake training in basic Airfield Engineering Construction courses, Airfield specific courses, Construction Safety, Skidsteer and backhoe Loader operations. Further Training Additional Employment Training The opportunity to undergo further training in Specialist Airfield Engineering Courses, covering subjects such as scaffolding/ dogging/ rigging/ shoring and trenching/ explosive power tools may be available if required to complete specific construction tasks. Electricians will also be required to undertake core training courses required for career progression. These are contained in the AFENG log book and include chainsaw, senior first aid, Airfield Lighting and High Voltage switching familiarisation, CPL and SGT promotion courses. Employment Location Electricians may be employed at various units and bases within Australia, such as: RAAF Base Townsville, QLD RAAF Base Richmond, NSW; or RAAF Base Tindal, NT; Electrician Corporals can also be employed at the three bare bases in a caretaker role or RAAFSFS as an instructor. These bases are:

6 RAAF Base Scherger, QLD near Weipa; RAAF Base Curtin, WA near Derby; RAAF Learmonth, WA near Exmouth; RAAF Amberley, QLD, near Brisbane (Instructor); and Electricians may also be attached to Army Engineering Units for specific taskings. Defence Force Recruiting disseminates information free of charge for the benefit of the public. Defence Force Recruiting monitors the quality of the information available on this website and updates the information regularly. However, Defence Force Recruiting gives no express or implied warranties, and makes no representations, in relation to this website or the accuracy, reliability, currency or completeness of any material contained on this website or on any linked site. For more information see