Explosive Ordnance Electrical & Maintenance Technician

Department of Defence; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15.4% superannuation

Professional development pathways

Additional leave days between Xmas and

Work-life balance

Access to base facilities

Salary sacrifice opportunities

Job summary

Department of Defence is seeking Explosive Ordnance Armaments Technicians for Defence Establishment Orchard Hills. The role focuses on hands-on electronic maintenance of guided weapons and associated equipment, following strict safety and documentation standards.

You will work in a workshop environment with ongoing training, safety requirements, and opportunities to develop new qualifications while supporting Defence priorities.

Qualifications

• Hands-on technician with electronics/electrical trade background.
• AQF Level 3 qualification or equivalent is required.
• Able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government security clearance and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake electronic maintenance to certify Guided Weapons and associated support equipment.
• Apply current technical data and approved maintenance documentation in explosive ordnance environment.
• Operate within a highly regulated safety, QA, and compliance framework.
• Record maintenance activities in technical documentation and maintenance systems.
• Collaborate with supervisors, technical staff, engineers and other stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

Diagnostic equipment

Hand tools

Education

AQF level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Test equipment

Calibration equipment

Job description

Department of Defence is seeking Explosive Ordnance Armaments Technicians for Defence Establishment Orchard Hills. The role focuses on hands-on electronic maintenance of guided weapons and associated equipment, following strict safety and documentation standards.

You will work in a workshop environment with ongoing training, safety requirements, and opportunities to develop new qualifications while supporting Defence priorities.