Operation Support Officer

About Us

Established in 1983, CEA is an Australian company that designs, develops, manufactures and sustains advanced active phased array radar systems. We collaborate with Defence to develop highly modular and scalable products that have become integral to a broad range of critical Defence capabilities.

The Position

We are seeking a motivated and enterprising individual to join or team as an Engineering Support Officer in Henderson, WA.

As a full-time Engineering Support Officer, you will be a dynamic member of CEA's Western Australia office, responsible for supporting the Engineering department by performing a range of on-site administrative and operational support activities.

This an exciting opportunity to play an important role in maintaining the operational efficiency of our Western Australia office, contributing to the success of our organisation and enabling critical Defence capabilities in Australia and overseas.

Key responsibilities

• Provide administration and operational support services to the WA office.

• Regularly liaise with key internal stakeholders to ensure that operational processes are efficient and deliver the required outcomes to the WA office workforce.

• Perform project-specific research, analysis, and preparation of reports.

• Fulfil the day-to-day activities of the WA office Security Officer including:

• Assisting with the audit, review and update of WA office security policies and procedures.

• Maintaining site security documentation such as Key Registers and a Classified Document Register.

• Maintaining site specific Security Register, recording security relevant details.

• Managing the operational status of the electronic access control system, security alarm system and secure area.

• Assist in carrying out warehousing tasks including:

• Receiving goods and inspecting them for damages / discrepancies.

• Cross-referencing goods against invoice / shipping dockets for accuracy.

• Preparing and packaging goods for dispatch, including completion of relevant documentation and following relevant legislation, guidelines and standards.

• Perform additional workplace-related duties from time to time, as directed by the WA Support Manager.

About You

• Excellent organisational and general administration skills.

• Demonstrated stakeholder engagement experience with the ability to relate to personnel at all levels within the organisation.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for a diverse audience.

• High attention to detail with strong clerical and data entry skills and accuracy.

• Ability to multitask and prioritise workloads.

• Self-motivated to work autonomously to achieve designated tasks under limited supervision.

• Thorough knowledge of quality assurance processes, internal processes and procedures.

• Competent in the use of Microsoft applications including Word and Excel at an intermediate level.

• Ability to do regular lifting and demonstrated understanding of safe manual handling techniques.

• Knowledge of Defence security policies and procedures.

Eligibility

• An Australian Citizen;

• Eligible to obtain and maintain an AGSVA clearance – Negative Vetting 1. The successful candidate MUST be able to obtain clearance prior to commencement.

• ITAR - This position requires employees to access equipment and data that is subject to U.S International Traffic and Arms Regulation (ITAR). As such, applicants must disclose the following information at the time of application:

• Place of Birth

• Countries of current or past citizenship (including any dual citizenship or nationality) and residence,

• Countries of issue for current and past passports and

• Other information related to their nationality for security and ITAR compliance purposes.

To find out more about our Citizenship and Nationality requirements, please visit

What we offer you

• Competitive Remuneration

• Six weeks of paid annual leave per year

• Generous superannuation of 14.0%

• Free Car Parking

• Paid Parental, Compassionate, Defence & Voluntary Emergency Services leave

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Defence Health Insurance

• Salary Packaging

• Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development

How to apply

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below. Please include a current copy of your resume/curriculum vitae and complete the screening questions. Applications without these elements will not be considered.

CEA encourages the submissions of early applications as we may review, short-list and/or conduct interviews for this role prior to the closing date.

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at CEA

CEA is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create a culture where all employees are respected and empowered to contribute positively to our organisation, regardless of their cultural background, age, gender identity, neurodiversity, disability, family and carer commitments, religion or sexuality. We welcome applications from veterans, those returning from a career break, people with disabilities and those who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.

For information on Equal Employment Opportunity & Privacy or Security & Citizenship requirements please visit

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Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted