Aps 6 - Explosives Ordnance Test Officer

1 day ago


Port Wakefield, Australia Australian Government Department of Defence Full time

$85,607 - $97,790 (plus Super)
- Port Wakefield - SA

**The Role**
Joint Proof & Experimental Unit (JPEU) is an integral part of Explosive Ordnance Branch, Joint Logistics Command and is tasked to provide dynamic, static and environmental test and evaluation services to the Australian Defence Organisation. JPEU consists of a Headquarters at Port Wakefield SA, and two Ranges, Proof and Experimental Establishment (P&EE) Graytown VIC, and P&EE Port Wakefield SA.

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated person to perform the role of the Ammunition Preparation Building Manager at Port Wakefield. In this exciting and challenging role you will plan and schedule the delivery, storage and testing of explosives ordnance / munitions. This may include in service surveillance (ISS), breakdown activities and investigations. The team may carryout technical investigations of munitions if there are technical and or performance issues.

Employment at Port Wakefield attracts a Special Defence Locality Assistance allowance of approximately $6,600.00 per annum ($255.36 per fortnight).

**About our Team**
The P&EE Port Wakefield team carryout Test and Evaluation activities for a range of large calibre munitions and other associated explosives ordnance. They capture performance data of the munitions and provide that information to the customer.

The APB Team is critical in this process as they provide explosives ordnance / munitions that have been prepared for dynamic and or static functioning this is to ensure that the specifications of the test plan are met to ensure that activities are repeatable.

The broader team utilise systems such as ballistic tracking radar, high speed video cameras and associated equipment to track the rounds or event when the munitions are dynamically fired or statically tested the munitions.

They will have excellent management skills and be able to lead and manage the resources required to manage and prepare explosives ordnance for Test and Evaluation (T&E) activities.

They will be an excellent communicator and be able to influence out comes to ensure that ‘Best Outcomes for Defence’ are provided as required.

They will be dynamic and keen to continuously improve systems and processes.



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