Mission Operations Specialist

5 days ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Australian Defence Force Full time

The Australian Defence Force is seeking highly motivated professionals to take on the role of Mission Controller. This exciting opportunity allows you to develop your leadership and management skills, operating advanced aircraft and aviation systems.

As a Mission Controller, you will be responsible for controlling aircraft on the ground or in the skies. Your critical thinking skills will be utilised to control transiting aircraft or aerial battlegrounds from either airborne aircraft or state-of-the-art control towers.

You will operate advanced systems including radar, communications and tactical data links. Depending on the requirements, you may control the skies over land and sea, providing critical support to our pilots, and conduct surveillance operations and shape defence missions.

This role comes with significant influence and responsibility as you hone your skills. The next 10 years will see significant changes in the Air Force as the service continues to modernise, with a focus on information technology and how that can be translated into a competitive warfighting advantage.

About the Role
  • Air Traffic Controllers play a critical role delivering Airbase Air Traffic Services, directing civilian and military aircraft and vehicles at military airfields.
  • They work in control towers and radar control rooms, performing this role with precision to ensure the airfield runs smoothly.

In addition to working with radar screens in towers, Air Traffic Controllers also control airspace above an active battlefield, on land or at sea. They work closely with the Army and Navy, including operating from Navy vessels.

The Future

Remote Piloted Aircraft (RPA); dedicated Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft; and space-based technologies will join with our advanced, capable platforms as part of a modern Air Force.

We are seeking individuals who can adapt to this changing environment and make command-and-control decisions efficiently and safely.



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