Nmf Communications Operator

**NMF Communications Operator**:

- Location: Barton, ACT, AU, 2600
- Onsite or Hybrid: OnSite

**_NMF Communications Operator_**

**_About the Role_**
- Are you looking for a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to support the Australian Defence Force's critical communications infrastructure? Babcock is seeking a skilled and experienced communications operator to join our team. In this role, you will play a vital part in operating the existing Defence High Frequency Communications System (DHFCS) while supporting the implementation and operation of the upgraded Enhanced Defence High Frequency Communications System (EDHFCS)._

**_About you_**
- Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, performing and delivering contracted Operations Support, monitoring, engineering, and operating voice and data circuits over HF and satellite, operating cryptographic keying equipment and maintaining a 12-hour rotational shift. You will also achieve competency to operate DHFCS and EDHFCS Mission System, conduct initial investigations into system failures and reliability concerns, ensure compliance with SOPs, and complete administrative duties as required. You will have the ability to collaborate and engage with internal stakeholders and work as part of a high functioning team. In addition to the above, qualifications in leadership, management, or communications will be highly regarded._

**_To be successful in this position you will bring:_**
- _A minimum of one year experience as a Defence Communications Operator, or experience in a similar field._
- _Experience in an operations role in a Defence environment._
- _Ability to work within a rotating shift roster._
- _Australian Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Commonwealth Security Clearance._

**_Your future at Babcock - what we offer you_**
- _We provide an agile work environment where you’re able to work onsite and remotely, and to set you up for this we provide a laptop and working from home kit if required, in addition we offer compressed hours which can provide you even more flexibility;_
- _Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;_
- _We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;_
- _You’ll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much_
- more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;_
- _Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus wellbeing leave;_
- _You’ll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver._

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**_Who we are_**_ Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century._
- Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,500 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion. We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy._
- Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve:_
- _Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;_
- _Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;_
- _Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers;
- Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Mission & Support Systems business._
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- Job req #64185_
- Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant._

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