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The Ground Station Operations team within Satellite Land Imaging Collection Branch is responsible for the operation and lifecycle management of the in-service Alice Springs Ground Station and associated infrastructure to ensure that Geoscience Australia meets satellite data (including Earth observation and satellite health) collection performance metrics that are required by our international partnerships. The team is also responsible for supporting the delivery of an upgraded satellite ground station to meet the requirements of the Landsat Next program.

What we can offer you

When you work at Geoscience Australia you will have access to a range of benefits and the opportunity to experience a workplace culture that truly values and promotes diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging. To learn more about our competitive salary, secure onsite parking, generous flexible working arrangements and the role you can play in growing our culture.



You may be eligible for a remote locality allowance; further information can be found in the Geoscience Australia Enterprise Agreement.

Our culture

Our strength lies in our people, including our diversity in backgrounds, skills and experiences, and the way we work together to respond to the emerging needs of our work. We value diversity in gender, backgrounds, culture, and experiences of our employees and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace culture that ensures everyone has equal opportunity to contribute, participate and progress. Applications from people who reflect this diversity are encouraged. Our workplace is committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees and offers a variety of flexible working arrangements to enhance flexibility, including remote working arrangements.

The role

The Ground Station Operations team within Satellite Land Imaging Collection Branch is responsible for the operation and lifecycle management of the in-service Alice Springs Ground Station and associated infrastructure to ensure that Geoscience Australia meets satellite data (including Earth observation and satellite health) collection performance metrics that are required by our international partnerships. The team is also responsible for supporting the delivery of an upgraded satellite ground station to meet the requirements of the Landsat Next program.

In this role you will





- Monitor ground station performance against agreed indicators and promptly report faults, disruptions, and other technical or operational issues.
- Support troubleshooting, evaluation, and restoration activities, including repair or replacement of faulty equipment.
- Assist in coordinating maintenance activities to avoid conflicts with satellite passes, working closely with supervisors, contractors, and service providers.
- Undertake scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in accordance with established procedures, documenting outcomes and required follow-up actions.
- Maintain accurate asset and maintenance records, including spares registers, and assist with audits.
- Support the integration of current equipment and systems under direction.
- Conduct all activities in accordance with relevant safety requirements and procedures.
- Develop or update technical documentation such as work instructions, schematics, site records, and change requests.
- Undertake minor procurement and administrative tasks (e.g., ordering consumables and parts).
- Supervise one staff member for day-to-day task allocation and work quality monitoring.

Desirable skills, experience, knowledge and/or qualifications

- Demonstrated experience in satellite ground station system maintenance and operations.
- Broad understanding of ground station components, such as antennas, power systems, and HVAC.
- Demonstrated experience with Linux operating systems, network switching/routing, and remote monitoring systems.
- Demonstrated technical and analytical skills to diagnose and resolve faults.
- Demonstrated experience in preparing maintenance records, serviceability reports, and contrib

📌 Satellite Ground Station Technician (Alice Springs)
🏢 Geoscience Australia
📍 Alice Springs