Weapons Trials Support Officer

2 weeks ago


Edinburgh, Australia MACRO Recruitment Full time

Long term contract to assist Department of Defence. For a Welder, Fitter, Technical Officer or Maintenance engineer interested in setting up and conducting trials in laboratories and outdoor ranges of prototype guided weapons.
- Requires hands on experience working in technical workshops and using power tools, and Australian Citizenship (for security clearances)
- Salary guide: up to $45 ph including supa
- Edinburgh South Australia

**A normal day**
- Assist in the conduct of trials including pre-trial planning and post-trial activities.
- Assist in developing Trial Plans to cover all logístical and safety requirements
- Participate in the setting up and conduct of experiments and trials in laboratories, specialist test facilities and on outdoor ranges. This includes welding.
- Assist in the maintenance of laboratories and equipment including calibration
- Undertake procurement and administrative functions in support of trial activities

It’s quite a physical role, mostly working in and around laboratories, and in the field, and outside of an office environment.

**Your next employer...**
You'll be working with the R&D department for the Department of Defence, Defence Science Technology Group (DTSG). DSTG is currently supporting research into guided weapons prototyping.

**You'll need**
- To be an Australian Citizen (a must)
- Ability to work at remote locations on occasions
- Good mechanical aptitude and experience working in technical workshops
- Drivers licence

You might also have a tertiary qualification in science or engineering, a trade certificate, a forklift licence, a doggers licence or a first aid certificate.

For more information, call Ragland on 03 9573 1508



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