Senior Operations Officer

3 weeks ago


Port Wakefield, South Australia Australian Government Department of Defence Full time

Job Summary

The Australian Government Department of Defence is seeking a highly skilled Senior Operations Officer to join our Joint Proof and Experimental Unit team at Port Wakefield. This role involves collaboration with the Operations Manager and Range Trials Officers to enhance test capabilities, design test equipment, and interpret test standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement operational practices and procedures to support proof and environmental testing.
  • Oversee the management of resources essential for proof and environmental testing, including test equipment and personnel.
  • Provide technical operational advice to internal and external stakeholders on explosive ordnance systems and measurement practices.
  • Aid in the development of techniques, procedures, and methodologies for proof and environmental testing, including trial procedures and plans for complex tests.
  • Contribute to the reporting and sustainability of projects, including the preparation and delivery of operational briefs, technical reports, and presentations.
  • Conduct audits and oversee employee training to ensure compliance with procedures and practices.
  • Lead staff meetings to address operational issues and explain procedural changes.

About Our Team

The Joint Proof and Experimental Unit Test Technical Officers work within the Joint Proof and Experimental Headquarters in support of guided weapon and explosive ordnance (GWEO) test. They support the Operations, Engineering, and Capability Teams covering a wide array of activities, including test equipment and specification design, investigating explosives ordnance failure modes, and creating test system delivery.

Our Ideal Candidate

This role is ideal for someone with strong technical, communication, and interpersonal skills, who is committed to achieving organisational goals and objectives. The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience in operations and project management, technical design and delivery, covering a wide range of explosive test systems, including weapons, targets, and support systems.



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