El 1 (S&t Level 5) - Explosive Ordnance Science
4 days ago
$108,195 - $122,044 (plus Super)
- Edinburgh - SA
**The Role**
As the Explosive Ordnance Science Safety Advisor (EOSSA), you will be responsible for the provision of energetic materials and Explosive Ordnance (EO) safety and scientific advice and guidance in order to ensure EO risks are minimised and managed appropriately across the whole of DSTG. The role also directly supports the Principal Explosive Ordnance Safety Advisor (PEOSA) in assurance and compliance matters, including the investigation and reporting of any explosives incidents or accidents.
The duties of the EOSSA will include:
- Lead reviewer and endorsement of safe systems of work and procedures, including trials plans, risk assessments and safe operating procedures (SOPs) for all DSTG operations and activities involving EO.
- Develop new procedures in consultation with SMEs for new and novel energetic materials and processes in consultation with PEOSA.
- Develop or implement appropriate testing methodologies to evaluate and inform safety matters as they relate to research EO, prototyping or design of weapons systems or components in support of DSTG programs and EO capability.
- Collaborate with Defence EO safety stakeholders to develop and implement safe and effective frameworks for rapid in-service deployment of research EO or weapon systems.
- Plan, support, conduct and assess training for staff involved in EO activities and operations, including the delivery of EO awareness and refresher training.
- Support the PEOSA (and lead when required) the investigation and reporting of any explosive incidents or accidents and conduct laboratory compliance inspections.
- Work across DSTG and with stakeholders to enable DSTG EO capability, collaboration and programs involving EO safely.
The EOSSA works within the Explosive Ordnance Safety and Management team and reports to the Director Explosive Ordnance Safety and Management (DEOSM).
**About our Team**
The APWE branch has unique sovereign capabilities and expertise in weapons and explosive ordnance (WEO) science and technology (S&T). This capability is strategically important for Defence supporting all stages of the munition life cycle by sustaining current weapons and transitioning next generation technology to ADF capability.
The EOSSA is embedded within the Explosive Ordnance Safety Management (EOSM) team which is positioned within APWE. EOSM exists to provide critical safety, management and assurance, specialist advice and technical support to all DSTG research programs involving energetics and explosive ordnance (EO).
- Research and development associated with energetic materials, explosive ordnance or weapon systems.
- Trials involving Explosives.
- Ability to understand complex and technical scientific matters across multiple disciplines and provide specialist advice for effective risk management.
- Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbal to a wide range of audiences.
- Promoting a positive EO safety culture of continuous improvement and best practice.
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