Publication:Sea Talk Winter 2004/Seatalk in brief
'Critical' survey
The Navy is suffering a critical shortage of Electronics Technicians - up to 27 per cent.
In order to identify a baseline for the work of ETs, an "occupational analysis" of all sailors in the category from Seaman to Warrant Officer is being carried out by the Directorate of Strategic Personnel Planning and Research.
Questionnaires should be at hand and are to be returned no later than July 16.
The time-spent questionnaire should take from one to three hours to complete.
Selected personnel also will be required to complete two further surveys, on training emphasis and task learning difficulty, to help establish training development priorities and assist in the validation of training and competency logbooks.
Data also will be used in the upcoming Pay Group Placement Review with the Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal.
Further information is available from WOET Peter Lennon on (02) 6266 3489 or peter.lennon@defence.gov.au.
A policeman's lot ...
Applications have been called for exceptional sailors wishing to transfer branches to Naval Police Coxswain.
The Director Sailors' Career Management will accept applications no later than August 27 from Leading Seamen and Able Seamen with a minimum of three years' seniority who have the promotional prerequisites for LS.
All applications must be forwarded under a Commanding Officer's Minute. Strict conditions apply for acceptance.
Initial point of contact at DSCM is Billie Peresin on (02) 6265 1553 or e-mail on billie.peresin@defence.gov.au.
Shooting Navy
Keen on taking pictures? The Photography Category has a limited number of vacancies for sailors AB and above to transfer branches.
Eligibility criteria include a recommendation from a sailor's Divisional Officer and Commanding Officer, a psychological assessment, medical suitability - the colour-blind need not apply - and completion of secondary school Year 10.
Volunteers must hold a current driver's licence, be fully fit for sea going, preferably with a minimum of 12 months' sea time, and be prepared to undertake a minimum of three years' Return of Service Obligation.
Applicants passing the first appointment process will be given a one-week trial at the Navy's Imagery Units West or East or the HMAS Albatross Photographic Section. Those selected will then be posted to Basic Photographic Course 01/05 (111266) at the School of Air Navigation, East Sale, Victoria.
Applications are to be forwarded to DSCM by November 10. For further information, contact Billie Peresin on (02) 6265 1553.
