Aps 2 - Apprentice Trades (Electronic Fabrication)

$49,090 - $56,453 + up to 15.4% Superannuation
- 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 and 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.

Satisfactory completion of a training program as determined by the Secretary is a condition of engagement for persons recruited by Defence to Training classification. Training programs may include both on the job and formal external vocational or tertiary studies. Training classifications include apprentices, cadets, trainees and graduates.

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.

On a daily basis, and commensurate with the relevant level of training and autonomy, the Electronics Apprentice could be:

- Soldering surface mount or through-hole components onto printed circuit cards.
- Manufacturing printed circuit cards.
- Terminating connectors to cables.
- Installing electronic parts and components into enclosures.
- Manufacturing or modifying enclosures.
- Repairing electronic circuits.
- Modifying, reworking, or repairing surface mount and through-hole circuit card assemblies.
- Using an x-ray machine to check an electronic circuit.
- Researching and procuring electronic components.
- Participating in activities related to a fully automated electronic manufacturing capability.
- Participating in team based activities such as risk assessments or continuous improvement.

**About our Team**
Research Technology and Operations (RTO) Division 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 DSTG. RTO’s work areas undertake a broad, on demand and dynamic array of functions to keep DSTG at the forefront of research and development.

RTO’s work areas include:

- Research Engineering.
- Scientific computing and DSTG’s eResearch strategy.
- Development and acquisition of a world-class secure High Performance Computing Capability for advanced modelling and simulation.
- Nationally recognised and unique research engineering capabilities.
- Specialised research safety, resource management and security services to assure sovereign Science & Technology capabilities for Defence.
- Development and implementation of DSTG’s research infrastructure strategy.

Research Engineering (RE) provide professional and advanced manufacturing to DSTG to enable delivery of products, prototypes and models for research, development and experimentation. Research Engineering 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.

Electronic Fabrication contributes to the goals and objectives of the Department of Defence by:

- Manufacturing bespoke and unique electronic devices.
- Researching innovations in electronic manufacturing techniques and technologies.
- Providing collaborative partnering during early project phases.
- Custom prototyping and proof of concept fabrication.
- Analysing systems and effecting repairs and modifications.
- Providing support to trials and experiments.

The position requires the following skillsets:

- A high level of initiative and self-motivation.
- A willingness to learn.
- Good problem solving and reasoning ability.
- Teamwork orientated.
- Abilit