Your analytical abilities will enable you to work with the latest in communications receiving and analysis equipment to meet the intelligence and security needs of this large Australian organisation.
Job Details
Signals Operator Technical (SIGSOP(T)) are employed in the sensitive and highly challenging field of Signals Intelligence. This is divided into two areas: Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) and Technical Signals Analysis. ELINT is the analysis of non-communications emissions such as radars and Technical Signals is the analysis of machine-generated communications.
After initial training, the main duties are to collect, and analyse foreign signals. The SIGSOP(T) is required to identify and record selected electronic emissions or technical signals and to report on the technical parameters of those transmissions. After Initial Empoyment Training you will be posted to the Joint Electronic Warfare Operational Support Unit (JEWOSU) at RAAF Edinburgh in Adelaide or Defence Signals Directorate (DSD) in Canberra.
A SIGSOP(T) must have a high level of written and oral communications skills, be able to think objectively, perform well under pressure and have strength of conviction. SIGSOP(T)s must demonstrate integrity and be able to foster confidence and trust in their abilities. SIGSOP(T)s must also have a well-developed analytical approach and be prepared to think logically and laterally to problem solve. They must have a positive and responsible attitude to handling classified material and commitment to protecting information sensitive to national interests.
In most cases, SIGSOP(T)s will operate as part of a team but in some cases will be the only intelligence member of the team. SIGSOP(T)s are information collectors, processors and managers and must be competent in the use of information technology systems and be willing to rapidly assimilate and adapt to newly introduced technology. They should also be interested in military matters such as platforms, equipment and weapon systems. They must be computer literate and be prepared to learn new software and the latest equipment to keep up with advancing technology. SIGSOP(T)s must learn research and analysis techniques and be able to put them into practice. These include using spreadsheets, graphs and charts that may be used simply to display complex information.
Given the delays associated with processing a Top Secret Positive Vetting clearance and the need to be cleared before you commence Initial Employment Training, SIGSOP(T) trainees will be transferred to the General Hand mustering (Pay Group 1) as an Aircraftman / Aircraftwoman after graduation from No 1 Recruit Training Unit. You will remain at this rank until such time as you complete your Initial Employment Training. This will enable you to gain experience as an Aircraftman / Aircraftwoman and be employed across a range of duties while awaiting your clearance and Initial Employment Training. Upon completion of Initial Employment Training, you will be automatically transferred back to the SIGSOP(T) mustering as an Aircraftman / Aircraftwoman with no seniority and paid at the salary rate applicable to that mustering (Pay Group 4).
More information about the security clearances you will be required to gain and maintain as a SIGSOP(T), can be found under the ‘Security Requirement’ section.
