As an NMF Communications Lead you will be responsible for providing support, management, structure, and leadership to shift staff that operate and maintain our existing DHFCS (Defence High Frequency Communication System) which provides key communications to our Australian Defence Force community.
Having a solid foundation and understanding of the DHFCS, and a sound understanding of defence systems you will form a key part of a highly functional and systematic team. You will possess an ability to ensure timely delivery of Support systems, whilst being able to maintain a high level of accurate records. You will have the ability to comply with SOP’s and perform competency assessments for the wider operations staff to ensure smooth operations of the DHFCS Mission System. In addition to the above you will also ideally have a relevant trade qualification in either hardware, network engineering or communications.
To be successful in this position you will bring:
more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;
Who we are Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.
Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,500 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion. We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.
Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve:
So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
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Job req #76025
We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Commonwealth Personnel Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.
Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.
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Babcock is a FTSE 100 defence company operating in our focus countries of the UK, Australasia, Canada, France and South Africa, with exports to additional markets.
Our Purpose, to create a safe and secure world, together, defines our strategy. We support and enhance our customers’ defence and security capabilities and critical assets through a range of product and service solutions. We meet our customers’ requirements of value for money, increased availability, modernisation and flexibility.
These projects take all different kinds of professionals, from chartered engineers and project managers, to naval architects, data analysts and everything in between. To bring through the next generation of engineering and business experts, we offer apprenticeships and roles for students, graduates and fully-qualified professionals.
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