$91,702 - $104,753 + 15% BDCP + up to 15.4% SuperannuationCanberra - ACTThe Role
As the successful candidate, you will work in a team of engineers and technical officers to provide a broad variety of Defence stakeholders with expert spectrum engineering advice and work to shape the policies and procedures of spectrum management as a growing capability within Defence.
You will participate in domestic and international spectrum matters of strategic interest to Defence, working with other government agencies and foreign military partners.
You will provide support to a diverse Defence stakeholder community and external clients to manage spectrum risk for capability acquisition, and provide engineering support to Defence exercises and activities, including a growing electronic warfare community.
Occasional planned domestic travel is required.
There are opportunities for international travel for candidates displaying interest in particular work.
Flexible (partial week) working from home arrangements exist.
This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in Defence as a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP).
This enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the base salary otherwise payable under the Defence Enterprise Agreement (DEA), for positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to Defence capability.
For further information, please contact the contact officer.
About our Team
The successful applicant will work in a team of fellow spectrum engineers and specialists that holistically manage the use of the radiofrequency spectrum by Defence at a regulatory and strategic level and provide support to spectrum managers and users at the operational level.
The team consists of experienced engineers and technical professionals that have gained experience in managing spectrum for Defence systems.
The specialist spectrum engineers provide advice to Defence groups and services on accessing spectrum for space, terrestrial and electronic warfare systems and act as a centre of excellence for the Defence community.
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will have:
Some experience with modelling/simulating systems.
A background in Physics, Mathematics, Software Engineering, or Telecom/Communications Engineering is preferred.The ability to 'think on their feet' and respond positively to a dynamic and changing environment.Effective problem-solving, deductive reasoning skills, and the capacity to think strategically and develop plans and processes to enhance business outcomes.Experience in the application of communications engineering knowledge.Skills to build and sustain positive relationships and actively participate in teamwork.A positive attitude towards learning and the ability to pick up complex skills quickly.Excellent communication and customer engagement skills.High-level organisational skills, self-drive, and initiative with the ability to influence others to achieve tasks and business objectives.
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