An entry requirement for employment with the Australian Defence Force (ADF) is that you must be an Australian citizen. If you do not meet the citizenship conditions for service in the ADF, we are unable to accept an application from you. You are welcome to apply once you have completed your citizenship journey.

Your role

By joining the Air Force as Mission Controller, you’ll enter an Officer Aviation role. Mission Controller refers to the group of roles that work in a ground-based environment, and includes Air Traffic Controller and Air Battle Manager. In these roles, you’ll provide critical support to pilots using your critical thinking skills to manage aircraft and aerial battlegrounds from control towers or advanced electronic command systems.

Your duties may include:

• Working in control towers and radar control rooms to ensure airfields, aircraft and vehicles operate smoothly.
• Controlling the airspace above active battlefields.
• Performing critical surveillance using advanced systems to guide pilots and airborne assets to where they are needed.
• Operating radar, communications, and tactical data links to locate and identify targets.

As an Air Force Officer, you’ll also be trained to become an inspirational leader and mentor, equipped with highly sought-after management skills.

Benefits   

• Competitive salary package  
• Generous superannuation  
• Good work/life balance  
• Career progression and development  
• Supportive team environment   
• Free medical and dental   
• Job security   
• Travel opportunities

Salary   

Upon completion of initial military and employment training, you will enjoy a salary package starting from $80,857. 

Location  

Following training, you may be posted to one of the major Air Force bases around Australia, such as RAAF Base Amberley, Williamtown, or Edinburgh. 

Apply Now  

Apply today and we’ll get in contact with you shortly.  

For this role, you must be at least 17 at the time of enlistment, an Australian Citizen, and have completed Year 12 with passes in English and three other academic subjects.

Visit the link below for the full position description and detailed application requirements. 

ADF Careers - Mission Controller