The Role
The main duties of an APS 6 Technical Specialist in Defence include the following:
* Attending to database administration tasks, including maintenance, amendments and database expansion.
* Monitoring mailboxes, processing forms and data entry.
* Providing technical support and training to database users.
* Resolve technical problems using expertise and collaborating with other technical specialists.
* Opportunities will be provided for more advanced data manipulation, namely ETL, data pipelines, data analysis (using Python) and report building (PowerBI).
About our Team
The Strategic Data Management (SDM) team manages the primary Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA) database that holds important data that enables DASA to enhance its oversight.
The SDM team is also involved in the ETL of the data it manages to Business Intelligence tools where reports and dashboards are developed. Finally the team is involved in exploratory data analysis, statistical inference and prediction, machine learning and risk quantification.
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate enjoys supporting and educating customers, cognitive challenges and resolving technical problems. They are clear communicators and accountable professionals.
They take initiative and can work independently. Finally our ideal candidate is a team player that collaborates well and adds value to the team and inspires their colleagues.
Application Closing Date: Monday 5 January 2026
For further information please review the job information pack, reference
AF/09442/25
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