Defence High-Frequency Communications Technician

First Nations Jobs; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perks@Downer

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Job summary

Downer Group in Canberra is seeking a High Frequency Communications Technician to provide advanced technical and professional support across Defence and national security projects. You will apply broad communications engineering knowledge to develop and review technical packages, perform maintenance assurance, manage risk, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Join a team that values collaboration with Defence stakeholders and industry partners, with security clearances and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Higher education or vocational qualifications in communications engineering.
• Ability to communicate fluently, both orally and in writing.
• Strong problem-solving, risk management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in Defence sustainment and technical assurance activities.
• ASDEFCON Suite experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and assess technical packages, reports, and product performance against requirements.
• Execute complex communications technical and maintenance assurance activities in line with priorities, milestones, and outcomes.
• Exercise assigned technical authorities and ensure compliance with technical regulatory requirements.
• Apply technical knowledge to identify risks and uncertainties, implement corrective actions, and support continuous improvement in communications systems and processes.
• Ensure safety aspects of Defence capability are considered and incorporated into all technical activities.
• Build and sustain positive relationships with internal Defence stakeholders, external industry partners, and suppliers to influence outcomes and ensure effective collaboration.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Defence experience

Education

Higher education in communications engineering

Tools

ASDEFCON Suite

Job description

Downer Group in Canberra is seeking a High Frequency Communications Technician to provide advanced technical and professional support across Defence and national security projects. You will apply broad communications engineering knowledge to develop and review technical packages, perform maintenance assurance, manage risk, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Join a team that values collaboration with Defence stakeholders and industry partners, with security clearances and opportunities for