Hydrographic Officer: Charting the Future of Maritime Operations

2 weeks ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Australian Defence Force Full time

Role Summary


The Hydrographic Officer plays a pivotal role in collecting, analyzing, and disseminating critical environmental data to empower the Navy to excel at sea.



Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive environmental data collection and analysis.
  • Generate and manage geospatial products crucial for maritime operations.
  • Execute Route Survey and Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) missions to support Maritime Intelligence Collection.
  • Coordinate and disseminate sensor information to enhance tactical situational awareness.
  • Plan and lead geospatial data collection missions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Assume command roles within Hydrographic Defence Elements, overseeing operational effectiveness and readiness.


About the Role

As an officer, you'll learn additional skills and duties to become highly trained and efficient in supporting the security and safety of the ship and personnel onboard.


You'll enjoy a competitive salary package, career stability, opportunities for continuous progression and an adventurous lifestyle, all while making a difference to Australia.


At the Australian Defence Force, you'll be part of a team that values expertise, innovation, and teamwork.



What You'll Need

To succeed in this role, you'll need to possess strong leadership and management skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in a team environment.


You'll also need to have a strong understanding of hydrography and geospatial data analysis.



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