Apprentice Trades

$27,593 - $50,772 (plus Super)
- Edinburgh - SA

**The Role**
An Electronics Apprentice is accountable under close direction to undertake basic tasks and training activities in their chosen field. They will work within a framework of legislation, established principles, work practices and procedures in accordance with Defence’s mission and business objectives.

They will be limited to a range of basic tasks, will contribute to team discussions to achieve outcomes and will seek assistance when required. They will work towards completing a Trade Certificate and/ or Diploma, including completing all required coursework and adhering to the Apprentice Training Plan.

They will work within agreed priorities and take responsibility to see tasks through to completion. They will be expected to contribute towards ongoing self-improvement and professional development.

They will perform all tasks safely and will not place themselves or others at risk.

The duties of an Apprentice within Defence include the following (note: not all duties are required to be performed during a 12 month performance cycle):

- Perform tasks and training relating to the work stream, under close direction from supervisor or colleagues, and work to agreed priorities and outcomes.
- Know where to find relevant information and ask questions to gain a better understanding of the work stream.
- Build and sustain effective relationships with team members and actively participate in team work and group activities.
- Communicate messages clearly and concisely.
- Seek advice and assistance from colleagues and supervisor when uncertain.
- Take the initiative to learn and comply with procedures, legislative policy and regulatory frameworks.

There are two apprenticeship positions available. Electronics Technician Apprentice x (2)

**About our Team**
Research Technology and Operations Division (RTOD) has a workforce of engineers, technicians, computer scientists and other professional staff who deliver a wide range of highly specialised research services and innovative solutions which underpin the operational capability of DST.RTOD’s work areas undertake a broad, on demand and dynamic array of functions to keep DST at the forefront of research and development. RTOD’s work areas include:

- Research Engineering.
- Scientific computing and DST’s eResearch strategy.
- Development and acquisition of a world-class secure High Performance Computing (HPC) Capability for advanced modelling and simulation.
- Nationally recognised and unique research engineering capabilities.
- Specialised research safety, resource management and security services to assure sovereign S&T capabilities for Defence.
- Development and implementation of DST’s research infrastructure strategy. Research Engineering (RE) provide professional and advanced manufacturing to DST to enable delivery of products, prototypes and models for research, development and experimentation. RE fuses talented professional engineering and technical staff with world’s best design software and cutting edge fabrication capabilities. Through design, fabrication and prototyping, RE facilitates the transition of applied research to industry for production of military capability.

These positions require the following skillsets:

- A high level of initiative and self-motivation.
- A willingness to learn.
- Good problem solving and reasoning ability.
- Teamwork orientated.
- Ability to listen, interpret and convey information.
- A genuine interest in working for DSTG and Defence. You will be highly motivated and be able to understand the needs of our varied partners and stakeholders and produce results according to their requirements.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an entry level Apprentice to start in a highly specialised research and prototype environment as an Electronic Technician Apprentice.