Satellite Ground Station Technician — Ops & Maintenance

Geoscience Australia; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Remote locality allowance

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Geoscience Australia is seeking an experienced Ground Station Operator to manage the Alice Springs satellite ground station lifecycle and meet international partnership data requirements. You will monitor station performance, troubleshoot faults, coordinate maintenance with contractors, and maintain thorough documentation and asset records.

The role requires hands-on maintenance experience, knowledge of antennas, power systems, HVAC, Linux, and network systems, plus a proactive approach to

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in satellite ground station system maintenance and operations.
• Broad understanding of ground station components (antennas, power systems, HVAC).
• Experience with Linux operating systems, network switching/routing, and remote monitoring systems.
• Demonstrated technical and analytical skills to diagnose and resolve faults.
• Experience in maintenance records, serviceability reports, scheduling and forecasting.
• Experience in project management, administration, procurement, or contracting.
• Certificate III in electronics/electrical/IT (AQF Level 3 or above).
• Current working at heights certificate and elevated work platform licence.
• Ability to work with limited direction while following procedures and safety requirements.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Monitor ground station performance against agreed indicators and report faults promptly.
• Assist troubleshooting, evaluation, and restoration activities; repair or replace faulty equipment.
• Coordinate maintenance to avoid conflicts with satellite passes; liaise with supervisors, contractors, and service providers.
• Undertake scheduled and unscheduled maintenance per procedures; document outcomes.
• Maintain asset and maintenance records, spares registers, and assist audits.
• Support integration of new equipment and systems under direction.
• Follow safety requirements and procedures in all activities.
• Develop or update technical documentation such as work instructions and schematics.
• Undertake minor procurement and administrative tasks (e.g., ordering consumables).
• Supervise one staff member for day-to-day task allocation and quality monitoring.

Skills

Satellite ground station maintenance

Ground station components

Linux operating systems

Networking (switching/routing)

Remote monitoring systems

Diagnostics and fault resolution

Maintenance scheduling

Project management / administration

Procurement / contracting

Safety and compliance

Education

Certificate III in electronics / electrical / IT (AQF Level 3 or above)

Job description

Geoscience Australia is seeking an experienced Ground Station Operator to manage the Alice Springs satellite ground station lifecycle and meet international partnership data requirements. You will monitor station performance, troubleshoot faults, coordinate maintenance with contractors, and maintain thorough documentation and asset records.

The role requires hands-on maintenance experience, knowledge of antennas, power systems, HVAC, Linux, and network systems, plus a proactive approach to