Combat Systems Engineer

4 weeks ago

Clarence Point, Australia Australian Government Department of Defence Full time
The Role

The Australian Government Department of Defence is seeking a highly skilled Combat Systems Engineer to join the Amphibious Combat and Sealift Systems Program Office (ACSSPO) Combat Systems Engineering team. The successful applicant will work within a diverse workforce consisting of uniformed ADF members, APS employees, and contractor personnel.

ACSSPO provides through-life sustainment and engineering change management of LHD (HMAS ADELAIDE & CANBERRA), LSD (HMAS CHOULES) and LLC (LHD Landing Craft) vessels. The Combat Systems team is responsible for providing engineering services and advice for communication, sensor, combat management, and weapon systems aspects of LHD, LSD, and LLC vessels.

The successful applicant will undertake a number of duties including but not limited to:

  • Direct, coordinate, and exercise functional authority for planning, organisation control, integration, and delivery of complex to very complex engineering services and products.
  • Lead and manage engineering and technical staff in accordance with Defence policies and organisational objectives.
  • Implement engineering processes and activities identified in the Engineering Management Plan (EMP) and subordinate technical plans.
  • Manage and evaluate engineering projects ensuring key performance measures are met.
  • Perform design assurance or acceptance representative duties in accordance with the delegations issued by the relevant Technical Regulatory Authority or liaise with those who hold the required technical delegations.
  • Manage the preparation of objective evidence that the materiel being delivered by the suppliers meets the requirements of the Technical Regulatory Authority.
  • Investigate and report on any materiel defects, non-conformances, engineering change proposals, or applications for concessions on materiel requirements, and develop recommendations to address the issue.
This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in Defence as a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP).

About our Team

ACSSPO is a diverse workplace that consists of uniformed Australian Defence Force personnel, APS personnel, and contractors. We are responsible for providing engineering advice to multiple external stakeholders in Defence for all communications, sensor, combat management, and weapon systems installed on Amphibious and Combat Sealift vessels of the RAN. We work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, so the ability to multitask and adapt to changing circumstances is essential.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a motivated and high-performing Engineer who exemplifies professionalism through external ideas, diverse experience, and perspectives, and enjoys working on a broad range of tasks. The ideal candidate will be effectively able to:

  • Cultivate productive and collaborative relationships, deliver quality outputs, and achieve results within defined time frames.
  • Actively manage workloads, adjust, and communicate priorities.
  • Have well-developed written and verbal communication skills and be comfortable engaging with a range of stakeholders.
  • Prepare information, reports, and provide advice and guidance to varied audiences.
  • Model ethical behaviours to support your team.
  • Uphold the Australian Public Service (APS) and Defence Values.
  • Encourage a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Be a team player, who is adaptable, supportive, and considerate with all staff.

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