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QinetiqSee more

addressAddressJandakot, WA
salary SalaryPermanent
CategoryConstruction & Property

Job description

QinetiQ is a global defence and security company and employs more than 8500 people in more than 50 locations around the world. We offer our customers premier expertise in advice, services and creative technology-based products and help solve some of their most challenging problems.Our determination to deliver and improve today and anticipate and shape tomorrow, makes QinetiQ a very exciting, rewarding and respected place to work and learn. Globally QinetiQ has four Sectors, one of which is the 'Australia Sector''. The Australia Sector has more than 1,200 employees operating across four countries, namely Australia, Canada, Germany and the United Kingdom.Headquartered in Nowra, New South Wales, QinetiQ Air Affairs, part of QinetiQ's Threat Representation business unit, provides targets and training services, and electronic warfare capabilities to the Australian Defence Force, in addition to aerial surveillance and reconnaissance in support of government firefighting efforts. Air Affairs owns and operates a fleet of special mission aircraft and maintains an advanced manufacturing and engineering facility providing design, manufacture and certification operations.We are currently looking for an Airborne Sensor Operator to join our bushfire and flood-mapping reconnaissance team based at Jandakot, WA.As an Airborne Sensor Operator you will be supporting the delivery of information crucial to the effective searching for and mapping fire and flood areas. We operate a fleet of specially modified King Air aircraft and conduct wide area bushfire surveillance, multispectral imaging and aeromedical operations throughout Australia.Liaising with government agencies, emergency services, our GIS analysts and pilots your day to day role will include;

  • Planning and prosecution of missions
  • Ensuring our clients receive the information required as part of our contract
  • Operating a suite of mission and sensor systems
  • Liaising with the flight crew and ground teams to select and develop the best outcomes for our clients
What you will receive;
  • A career opportunity within a global defence company
  • A role that will see you take part in unique aviation experiences
To be considered for this role you will ideally;
  • Be willing to be located within 1 hr of Jandakot
  • Have experience with aerial survey, special missions or similar, such as drone mapping, GIS, survey or asset inspection (not essential but an understanding of mapping is preferred)
  • Have a good working knowledge of Windows operating systems and networking functions
  • Be willing to work on call at short notice
  • Have high levels of awareness and a safety first attitude
  • Experience seeing the big picture and adherence to strict protocols around safety and procedures
If you have any questions about the role or would like to know more please contact Ruth Harrison - Talent Acquisition Specialist - 07 3031 0233 or emailLooking for an Employer with Benefits?At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career. You'll share in the company's success, and be rewarded for your own. We'll invest in your professional development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed.Candidates will need to be eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance.As the defence industry in Australia grows, it is an exciting time to join QinetiQ. What the company looks like today will be different to that of tomorrow as we navigate an ever changing world. To innovate for our customers' advantage we value the need for diversity of thought in everything we do. We provide a flexible and inclusive environment where our people can bring their whole selves to work, meaningfully contribute and have equal opportunity to succeed. We actively seek applications from people who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Aligned with our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan, we also encourage applications from women, veterans and First Nations people.QinetiQ conducts pre-employment screening, including but not limited to identity verification and police checks, for all preferred candidates.
Refer code: 2465530. Qinetiq - The previous day - 2024-06-30 01:46

Qinetiq

Jandakot, WA

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