Shift Technician
• Lifestyle is the reward so live in with no more fly in fly out!
• Unique technical opportunities to make your own
• Major RF surveillance project
BAE Systems is Australia's largest defence company. Our 6,500 employees provide Australia's Army,
Navy, Air Force and security customers with total capability.
BAE Systems operates two facilities in the Alice Springs area. The Mt Everard receiver site is 40km
from Alice Springs and the transmitter site, located in gem fields, is near the township of Harts Range,
160km from Alice Springs where staff and families live on-site in company provided housing. To meet
the needs of our technical support teams in Alice Springs, applications are now sought for Shift
Technicians at both Harts Range and Mt. Everard. These positions provide fabulous stepping
stones to further career opportunities in BAE Systems, one of the largest systems, defence and
aerospace companies in the world.
Alice Springs has a world-class teaching hospital, a first rate university, both private and public schools,
shopping malls and extensive recreational facilities including cinemas, a golf course and a well-equipped
swimming pool complex. For more information please visit: www.alicesprings.nt.gov.au/
The radar system consists of complex computer and nation-wide data communications networks, leading
edge, in-house designed digital receivers, digital RF signal generators and precision timing systems as
well as high power transmitters. Successful applicants will be provided with extensive training to develop
the skills required to carry out complex system testing and analysis, component level repairs and
installations on these systems. Short term interstate travel may be required.
BAE Systems highly regards employees committed to upgrading their qualifications and provides support
with financial and other assistance. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary, generous
allowances, leave provisions and a unique Australian lifestyle. Our staff and families also enjoy free
on-site housing and utilities, support for schooling and a safe, family friendly community in which to live.
Ideal applicants will possess a Certificate IV in Electro-technology or an equivalent trade qualification/
training and significant relevant experience in a deeper maintenance technical role.
Applicants must be Australian citizens or eligible to apply for citizenship to meet defence security
requirements.
To learn about these exciting roles and to apply online, please visit:
Confidential enquiries about these opportunities may be directed to Lesley Mackman, Senior HR Advisor –
Recruitment on (08) 8480 7285.