Overview
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About The Role
Are you looking for a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to support the Australian Defence Forces critical communications infrastructure? Babcock is seeking a skilled and experienced communications operator to join our team. In this role, you will play a vital part in operating the existing Defence High Frequency Communications System (DHFCS) while supporting the implementation and operation of the upgraded Enhanced Defence High Frequency Communications System (EDHFCS).
Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include performing and delivering contracted Operations Support, monitoring, engineering, and operating voice and data circuits over HF and satellite, operating cryptographic keying equipment and maintaining a 12-hour rotational shift. You will also achieve competency to operate DHFCS and EDHFCS Mission System, conduct initial investigations into system failures and reliability concerns, ensure compliance with SOPs, and complete administrative duties as required. You will have the ability to collaborate and engage with internal stakeholders and work as part of a high functioning team. In addition to the above, qualifications in leadership, management, or communications will be highly regarded.
Qualifications
* A minimum of one year experience as a Defence Communications Operator, or experience in a similar field.
* Experience in an operations role in a Defence environment.
* Ability to work within a rotating shift roster.
* Australian Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Commonwealth Security Clearance.
Benefits
* Our work life integration policy includes annual leave, wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave.
* You will have access to LinkedIn Learning, study leave, and beRewarded discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel.
* Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, employee assistance program, and wellbeing leave.
* You’ll be able to participate in our weRecognise program to recognise the outstanding work our people do.
Company
Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has delivered bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century. Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,500 people, operating across defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services, and engineering consultancy.
Apply
We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience. Due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Commonwealth Personnel Security Clearance.
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