Australian defence force expands space workforce as new specialist training centre unveiled

The ADF’s website said the defence force relied on space systems and information, including ‘meteorology, communications, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, targeting, positioning, navigation and timing’. Photograph: Jay Cronan/Australian Defence Force

Australian defence force recruits are being asked to aim for the stars, with two new positions advertised in defence’s space command.

Applicants were invited to apply directly for the two space specialist roles – an operations officer to plan and support missions, and an operations specialist with knowledge of equipment.