Army General Service Officers are allocated to specific roles shortly before graduation from the Royal Military College - Duntroon. The allocation of roles is based on performance during training.
The role of the Signals Officer (Signals Corps Officer, Royal Australian Corps of Signals (RA Sigs)) is to provide communications, information systems, cyberspace operations and electronic warfare (CISEW) support to the Army and the Australian Defence Force to allow command and control of deployed forces in peace, crisis and conflict on any operation anywhere in the world. Using our unique understanding of the electro-magnetic spectrum, communications systems, information technology and electronic warfare, listening to or interfering with enemy electronic transmissions, the Royal Australian Corps of Signals will enable highly dynamic command and control whilst disrupting that of any adversary. It is a respected and vital part of the Army that is proud of its heritage, operates cutting-edge technology and is continually looking to the future.
On the battlefield, Signals Officer provides commanders with the means of controlling the battle using a number of methods including radio, fibre optic, microwave, information systems and satellite links. By planning, deploying and maintaining robust, scalable, secure local and wide area networks, Signals Officer ensures the Army's information services are available 24/7 anywhere in the world. Signals Officer also provide combat commanders with situational awareness and electronic effects assisting them with the conduct of warfighting operations.
Due to its diverse nature, Signals Officer provides a career path suitable for both technical and non-technical officers. The Corps requires officers with degrees in Communications, Electrical or Electronic Engineering, in Computer Science and in Information Systems. Officers with such qualifications will undertake regimental postings as well as key appointments requiring their specialist technical knowledge throughout their career.