The key duties of the position include The Role SATCOM OPS employs highly motivated, suitably qualified and experienced persons to perform the duties of the Satellite Systems Engineers (SSE). Duties of the SSE includes providing specialist technical support for the operation and management of strategic satellite communication systems including, anchor stations, network systems, satellite systems and satellite communication planning. The SSE is expected to operate with limited or broad supervision to ensure essential satellite communication services are provided to Defence, other government agencies, and allies. The SSE is given responsibility for a share of satellite systems both existing and under development, and is expected to engineer or otherwise provide SME advice on the SATCOM resources required to support Defence's requirements. The SSE is expected to provide extensive support to major capability acquisition and delivery projects. This position includes a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP) in addition to the salary on offer for appropriately skilled candidate. About our Team SATCOM OPS is responsible for the planning, operation, and defence of all SATCOM missions in support of ADF operations, Raise Train Sustain functions, coalition forces, and whole of government customers. SATCOM OPS engages in mission planning, payload and transmission control operations for sovereign, international and commercially-leased satellite systems. The team is characterised by an integrated public service, military and contractor workforce utilising technology based systems and heavily focused on service delivery. As a member of the SATCOM OPS team, you will play a key supporting role in the provision and management of satellite communication services for Australian military and government elements around the world. SATCOM OPS is a multi-skilled workforce, and the advertised position provides an opportunity to contribute to the delivery of a strategic Defence function, while broadening your skillset in ICT service delivery. Our Ideal Candidate SATCOM OPS is seeking a resilient, persistent, flexible and skilled Engineer with experience in satellite systems including ground, terminal, spacecraft and control segment engineering and planning. The successful applicant will receive tailored specialist training and OJT to become certified to manage Defence's SATCOM payloads.
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