Trials Support Officer

4 weeks ago

Port Wakefield, South Australia APS Full time

About the Role

The Environmental Test Facility (ETF) at Proof Experimental Establishment (P&EE) Port Wakefield is seeking a motivated individual to support the efficient organisation, management and operation of trials. As a Trials Support Officer, you will be responsible for trials administration and operation management, records management, security officer functions and sub-unit administration.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as a primary point of contact for the ETF, liaising with contractors, stakeholders and external agencies
  • Coordinate ETF administration and trials functions
  • Manage ETF communications, including radio communications and notifications to relevant parties as required
  • Provide administrative support to ETF staff and management
  • Assist in the creation and maintenance of corporate task documentation and administration
  • Ensure all documentation for trials and range tasks is accurate, signed, and stored correctly
  • Effectively coordinate maintenance schedules in alignment with work requirements

About Our Team

The ETF conducts non-destructive test and evaluation trials on platforms explosives, munitions and other equipment across a range of environmental specialties. These specialties include climatic (simulated weather), radiographic (x-ray) and shock and vibration (shake and rattle). The ETF supports guided weapon and explosive ordnance (GWEO) test and evaluation activities. The ETF has capabilities enabling the climatic, non-destructive, vibration and mechanical testing of items, and other elements for artificial aging of Defence explosive ordnance.

What We Offer

Employment at Port Wakefield includes a Special Defence Locality Assistance allowance, $309.85 respectively per fortnight. The JPEU Engineering team also provide direct support to the ETF. ETF personnel work in small teams to deliver quality outcomes for Defence and its customers. The team works with exciting technology that aids in the provision of test outcomes, such as state of the art conditioning chambers (heating / cooling), vibration shakers and radiographic capabilities.

Our Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have high-level organisational skills, self-drive and initiative. They will also have strong time management, prioritisation and critical thinking skills, excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, and a desire to actively participate in team work and unit activities. The right person for this role will show the flexibility to respond to the changing context and shifting priorities of ETF in order to achieve trials outcomes.

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