NMF Communications Lead

Nuclearinst; South Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Wellbeing leave

Parental leave

LinkedIn Learning access

Novated leasing

Corporate shares plan

weRecognise program

BeRewarded discounts

Job summary

Babcock Australasia is seeking an NMF Communications Lead to provide leadership and structure to shift staff operating the Defence High Frequency Communications System (DHFCS) for the Australian Defence Force community.

The role requires a solid background in DHFCS and defence systems, with the ability to deliver timely support, maintain records and perform competency assessments for operations staff, including a relevant trade qualification in hardware, network engineering or communications.

Qualifications

• Australian citizenship and ability to obtain Commonwealth Security Clearance
• Experience with Defence High Frequency Communications desirable
• Ability to comply with SOPs and perform competency assessments

Responsibilities

• Provide support, management and leadership to shift staff operating and maintaining the DHFCS
• Ensure timely delivery of Support systems
• Maintain a high level of accurate records and comply with SOPs

Skills

Leadership

Defence systems understanding

Record keeping

Education

Trade qualification in hardware

Trade qualification in network engineering

Trade qualification in communications

Tools

Hardware

Network engineering

Communications

Job description

NMF Communications Lead

• Engaging opportunity to work alongside our JP9101 High Frequency Communications System.
• Career Development opportunities

About the role

As an NMF Communications Lead you will be responsible for providing support, management, structure, and leadership to shift staff that operate and maintain our existing DHFCS (Defence High Frequency Communication System) which provides key communications to our Australian Defence Force community.

About you

Having a solid foundation and understanding of the DHFCS, and a sound understanding of defence systems you will form a key part of a highly functional and systematic team. You will possess an ability to ensure timely delivery of Support systems, whilst being able to maintain a high level of accurate records. You will have the ability to comply with SOP’s and perform competency assessments for the wider operations staff to ensure smooth operations of the DHFCS Mission System. In addition to the above you will also ideally have a relevant trade qualification in either hardware, network engineering or communications.

To be successful in this position you will bring:

• Australian Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain Commonwealth Security Clearance
• Previous exposure to defence related High Frequency Communications desirable.

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you

• Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;
• We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;
• You’ll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much

more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;

• Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus wellbeing leave;
• You’ll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.

Who we are

Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,500 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion. We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.

Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve:

• Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;
• Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;
• Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers; Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Mission & Support Systems business.

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together,

To learn more about us visit www.babcock.com.au

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Commonwealth Personnel Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.

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