Department of Defence

The Role

Joint Proof and Experimental Unit Environmental (JPEU) is seeking an agile and driven Level 2 Radiographer who possesses strong technical, communication and interpersonal skills to join the team at the Environmental Test Facility (ETF). The Radiographer will work with JPEU supporting guided weapon and explosive ordnance (GWEO) tests.

The level 2 Radiographer will:

  • Supervise and mentor personnel as well as assist in the management of personnel administration and the development of duty statements.
  • Assist in the Development of NDI test procedures and policies.
  • Develop risk assessments for NDI activities.
  • Assist in the research, development and implementation of techniques, procedures and methodologies for NDI.
  • Assist in the commissioning and introduction into service of new equipment.
  • Provide imagery in requested format for Trial Reports.
  • Interpret radiographic images to identify material defects and provide assistance in material analysis for Trial Reports.

About our Team

The ETF conducts non-destructive test and evaluation trials on platforms explosives, munitions and other equipment across a range of environmental specialities. These specialities include climatic (simulated weather), radiographic (x-ray) and shock and vibration (shake and rattle). The ETF supports guided weapon and explosive ordnance test and evaluation activities.

The ETF has capabilities enabling the climatic, non-destructive, vibration and mechanical testing of items, and other elements for artificial aging of Defence explosive ordnance. The JPEU engineering team also provide direct support to the ETF.

Employment at Port Wakefield also currently attracts a Special Defence Locality Assistance allowance of $309.85 per fortnight.

Our Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will work with a diverse range of customers and be able to function in a small team. This team will be dynamic and will work within an integrated environment of Australian Public Servants, Australian Defence Force personnel and Defence Industry Support Personnel.

They will have the ability to interpret customer requirements, technical standards, follow set work procedures, produce trial activity reports and utilise a variety of technical and non-technical equipment, in order to capture required data. They will have a keen eye for detail, and be able to identify potential issues within the data/test setup that may affect quality of data or accuracy of data for items being tested.

The right person for this role will show the flexibility to respond to the changing context and shifting priorities of JPEU, to achieve business outcomes. In this role, the individual will provide support to a geographically dispersed team.

Application Closing Date: Thursday 13 February 2025

For further information please review the job information pack, reference JCG/00512/25 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=28F7CAE5-8DC5-8CD4-89E4-E37C5506A2A4

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