Aps 5 - 'environmental Test Facility Test Specialist

3 days ago


Port Wakefield, Australia Australian Government Full time

$83,706 - $89,659 (plus Super)
- Port Wakefield - SA

**The Role**
Environmental Test Specialists work within the Joint Proof and Experimental Headquarters supporting guided weapon and explosive ordnance (GWEO) tests. JPEU is seeking dynamic and motivated individuals to take on the role of Test Specialist within the Environmental Test Facility (ETF). The ETF conducts non-destructive test and evaluation trials on platforms explosives, munitions and other equipment across a range of environmental specialties. These specialties include climatic (simulated weather), radiographic (x-ray) and shock and vibration (shake and rattle). Test Specialists will design and implement environmental test programs and plans including the establishment of test areas and platforms, undertake test programs, refurbish work areas and undertake non-technical inspection and maintenance of equipment.

Employment at Port Wakefield attracts a Special Defence Locality Assistance allowance of approximately $6,300.00 per annum ($255.36 per fortnight).

**About our Team**
The ETF supports guided weapon and explosive ordnance test and evaluation activities. The ETF has capabilities enabling the climatic, non-destructive, vibration and mechanical testing of items, and other elements for artificial aging of Defence explosive ordnance. Environmental Test Specialists under the guidance of the Chief Environmental Test Engineer, ETF Manager and Team Leaders, are responsible for the co-ordination, set up and safe operation of equipment required to undertake testing activities. An internal engineering team and the wider JPEU engineering team support the ETF. Environmental Test personnel work in small teams to deliver quality outcomes for Defence and its customers. This role involves the handling of energetics, explosives and munitions. The team works with exciting technology that aids in the provision of test outcomes, such as state of the art conditioning chambers (heating/cooling), vibration shakers and radiographic capabilities.


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