Weapons Trials Support Officer - Edinburgh, Australia - MACRO Recruitment

MACRO Recruitment

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Edinburgh, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Long term contract to assist Department of Defence.

For a Welder, Fitter, Technical Officer or Maintenance engineer interested in setting up and conducting trials in laboratories and outdoor ranges of prototype guided weapons.

Requires hands on experience working in technical workshops and using power tools, and Australian Citizenship (for security clearances)
Salary guide: up to $45 ph including supa
Edinburgh South Australia

A normal day

Assist in the conduct of trials including pretrial planning and posttrial activities.
Assist in developing Trial Plans to cover all logístical and safety requirements
Participate in the setting up and conduct of experiments and trials in laboratories, specialist test facilities and on outdoor ranges. This includes welding.
Assist in the maintenance of laboratories and equipment including calibration
Undertake procurement and administrative functions in support of trial activities

It's quite a physical role, mostly working in and around laboratories, and in the field, and outside of an office environment.

Your next employer...
You'll be working with the R&D department for the Department of Defence, Defence Science Technology Group (DTSG). DSTG is currently supporting research into guided weapons prototyping.

You'll need

To be an Australian Citizen (a must)
Ability to work at remote locations on occasions
Good mechanical aptitude and experience working in technical workshops
Drivers licence

You might also have a tertiary qualification in science or engineering, a trade certificate, a forklift licence, a doggers licence or a first aid certificate.

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