About Us
CEA is an Australian Commonwealth company that designs, develops, manufactures and sustains advanced active phased array radar systems. The company's design principles and commitment to investment in research and development ensures innovative thinking, technological skill, and quality fabrication.
Our programs include the ANZAC and Hunter Class frigates and air defence applications for Army and Air Force, and Range applications. Through our longstanding and ongoing collaboration with Defence, CEA Technologies has undertaken research and development into all aspects of active electronically scanned array technologies. This has resulted in the creation of a highly modular and scalable product suite, which have become integral to a wide range of critical Defence capabilities.
The Position
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic UX Designer to take the lead on CEA's internal custom software.
As the UX Designer you will take ownership of the entire UX Design process for internal custom developed web applications. The UX Designer will determine the requirements and issues of staff interaction with custom developed systems and create and maintain a coherent user interface design.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about creating a useable and enjoyable user interfaces to support the needs of a growing organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
• Working with and contributing to the Business Software Development Team's objectives.
• Evaluation & reporting of user experience(s) with CEA custom and off-the-shelf applications.
• Aid the Business Software Development Team by:
o Gathering insights into user needs via observation, interviews, or other appropriate means.
o Creating designs and design elements for the web.
o Providing advice to implementers and management based on user research and proven industry methodologies.
• Harmonising sometimes conflicting requirements from different users.
Our Benefits
• Six weeks of paid annual leave per year
• Generous superannuation of 14.0%
• Free Car Parking
• Paid Parental, Compassionate, Defence Reserve & Voluntary Emergency Services leave
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Defence Health Insurance
• Salary Packaging
• Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development
Our Ideal Candidate:
• Passionate about user experience and workflow optimisation.
• 5+ years of UX experience in the private or public sector. Defence experience is highly desired.
• Proven ability to design for a technical audience is highly desired.
• Proven ability to deliver outputs in an iterative fashion.
• Proven ability to design for the web.
• Keeps abreast of user-centric trends in industry and technology.
• Strong abilities in analysis and critical thinking.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with a technical and non-technical audience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to participate within and contribute to a small team environment.
Eligibility
• An Australian Citizen;
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an AGSVA clearance – Baseline
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How to apply
Click on the 'Apply Now' button below. Please include a current copy of your resume and complete the screening questions. Applications without these elements will not be considered.
CEA encourages the submissions of early applications as we may review, short-list and/or conduct interviews for this role prior to the closing date.
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at CEA
CEA is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create a culture where all employees are respected and empowered to contribute positively to our organisation, regardless of their cultural background, age, gender identity, neurodiversity, disability, family and carer commitments, religion or sexuality. We welcome applications from veterans, those returning from a career break, people with disabilities and those who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.
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