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Opportunity
Type: Full-Time
Status: Ongoing
Date Closed: 28/09/2025
Job Category
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Applicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool.
If the applicant agrees, the results may be shared with other Australian Public Service (APS) agencies for filling similar roles.
Applicants may be offered a future role, without the need to reapply.
A merit list or pool may be used for up to 18 months.
This merit list or pool may be used to fill other vacancies in Amberley.
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Are you looking to use your technical skills in an exciting, cutting-edge workplace where you can solve problems, learn new skills and obtain further qualifications?
We are currently recruiting for an Explosive Ordnance Armaments Technician with the Department of Defence in GWEO's Explosive Ordnance Maintenance Directorate (EOMD) at RAAF Base Amberley.
This position plays a critical role in ensuring the safety, functionality, and readiness of Australian Defence Force guided weapon systems and explosive ordnance through technical maintenance, inspection and certification activities.
Key responsibilities
Undertake electronic/mechanical technical maintenance to maintain and certify Guided Weapons and associated support equipment.
This end-to-end process includes maintenance, breakdown, repair, assembly, alignment, calibration, test, inspection and technical certification.
Apply current technical data and approved maintenance documentation to perform these technical activities within an explosive ordnance field.
Operate within a high-compliance technically regulated environment, adhering strictly to all safety, quality assurance, and regulatory requirements.
Accurately record maintenance activities in documentation and digital maintenance management systems.
Work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with supervisors, engineers, technical staff, and other stakeholders.
Maintain and develop your technical skills through a range of in-house and external training pathways.
Conditions of Employment
Must be eligible to hold an Australian Government Security Clearance.
Must be willing and available to work to shift patterns, including nights and weekends, when operationally required.
Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and undergo regular safety and medical assessments.
Must be able to work at location to a standard working week, no work from home available.
Must be willing and available to travel for work and training purposes at other locations throughout Australia and overseas on an intermittent basis.
Note: This position will be required to access US export controlled materiel and therefore applicants will be requested to disclose any dual citizenship with another country during the recruitment process.
Dual citizens may be subject to further assessment and appointment to this position will be conditional upon approval to access US controlled export material in accordance with ITAR.
About our Team
EOMD is an integral part of GWEO Maritime & Maintenance Branch, which is part of the Guided Weapons & Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) System Division.
Our team consists of various disciplines (including engineering, maintenance & technical inspection, project management, commercial, logistics, and corporate enabling services).
We are located in Canberra, Penrith, Amberley, Melbourne and HMAS Stirling in Perth.
Our focus is to acquire and sustain guided weapons and munitions for the Australian Defence Force.
Our workplace and benefits
GWEO Maritime & Maintenance Branch is dedicated to providing our staff with a diverse, manageable, and favorable work-life balance, with flexible working arrangements where practicable.
We will also invest in your training and development to ensure your time with us is deeply rewarding, both personally and professionally.
We are committed to achieving a workplace culture that is inclusive and diverse; one that directly reflects the needs and scope of Defence's varied operational requirements.
Our people are capable, innovative, committed and diverse.
We support an inclusive culture that emphasises respect and collaboration.
In GWEO Maritime Branch, you will enjoy experiences and opportunities that, as an APS employee, you simply would not get with any other organisation.
Benefits
15.4% superannuation;
Access to personalised professional development pathways, including opportunities for Defence-funded post-graduate study;
Additional leave days between Christmas and Recent Year;
Focus on work/life balance; and
Salary sacrifice opportunities.
Our ideal candidate
Have personal drive by committing to action and the ability to prioritise competing demands to meet deadlines.
Think creatively about complex problems and then propose sound and researched technical approaches to solve them.
Work both independently and as a member of the team, to build and maintain effective relationships.
Have the ability to confidently influence and engage with stakeholders, using a range of demonstrated communication skills.
Be passionate about ongoing self-improvement and professional development.
To be considered
Have a strong work ethic and be motivated to support challenging and highly complex activities.
Be creative, pragmatic and solutions focused, and not afraid to challenge traditional ways of doing business.
Then this is the role for you!
Security Clearance
Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at "Negative Vetting Level 1".
Mandatory Qualifications
This technical position requires the individual to have obtained a recognised Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 6 qualification in a relevant technical domain or have relevant skills and work experience such that an individual can reasonably achieve a recognised AQF qualification if required by the position.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy.
Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job.
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Similar conditions may apply when employed under other Acts.
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Getting to know the Department of Defence
The Department of Defence employs around 18,000 Australian Public Service (APS) employees.
Defence APS employees work in a wide variety of critical roles, Australia wide, enabling our three services Navy, Army and Air Force, to do their job.
Defence has a range of Australian Public Service (APS) career opportunities that offer interesting, challenging, and unique work.
Our workforce includes administrative support, accountants, intelligence analysts, engineers, policy advisors, graphic designers, lawyers, social workers, IT specialists and contract managers to name a few.
We offer a rewarding career that includes professional development, work-life balance, recognition, a flexible and supportive work environment and a diverse workforce.
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