El 2 (S&t Level 6) - Discipline Leader Collaborative Tactical Autonomy

$139,681 - $167,659 + up to 15.4% Superannuation
- Edinburgh - SA

**The Role**
Under broad direction from the Group Leader Scalable Tactical Autonomy, the Discipline Lead - Collaborative Tactical Autonomy will contribute specialist expertise and inspire a team of scientists, engineers and technicians to achieve outcomes in the high priority area of autonomy aiming to contribute to an asymmetric capability for Defence. As Discipline Leader, you will use your significant demonstrated experience to advance the disciplines’ R&D program in collaborative tactical autonomy. You will lead a diverse team focused on the development, experimentation and transition of distributed algorithms and software for collaborative autonomy focused on tactical missions covering air defence (Counter UAS), ISR, strike and logistics.

As part of the leadership team, you will contribute to strategy development, resource allocation and build collaboration networks. A key focus will be leading the team to develop skills and work programs that deliver and contribute to the 2024 National Defence Strategy IS&T priorities. The position includes professional development, work-life balance, recognition, a supportive and collaborative work environment and a diverse workforce.

The Workplace Environment will involve:

- Computer Use.
- Generic screen based.
- Sitting at desk.
- Lifting 0-15kg.
- Bending, Squatting, Reaching, Push/pull.
- Sequential Repetitive Movements in short period of time.
- Manual dexterity/manipulation.
- Works in isolation from other staff (remote supervision).
- Distance walking (i.e. large building or inter-building transit).
- Works outdoors.
- Exposure to extreme temperatures.

**About our Team**
The Scalable Tactical Autonomy STC conducts R&D into autonomy, AI and Engineering approaches and applies state of the art techniques towards distributed coordination of autonomous systems and platforms to achieve enhanced multi-platform coordinated combat for various tactical missions.

The responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

- The coordination and development of distributed and collaborative C2 systems, software and algorithms enabling various tactical missions covering air defence (Counter UAS), ISR, strike and logistics.
- Demonstrate developed capability in field trials and experiments.
- Lead collaborations with academia, industry and international partners towards meeting project goals and integrated system outcomes.
- Lead software engineering teams to meet desired system outcomes.
- The supervision and mentoring of staff within the Collaborative Tactical Autonomy Discipline.
- Supporting the GL STAG to develop high level strategic goals for the STC.
- Facilitate appropriate direction for the team by clearly communicating goals and aims.
- Manage the prototyping capability within the discipline, comprising contractor staff and agile tools.
- Conduct project management for the discipline covering financial management, reporting and IP management.
- Well-developed skills in the area of computer science and software engineering, with a focus on the distributed command and control of autonomous platforms and their systems for various tactical missions covering air defence (Counter UAS), ISR, strike and logistics.
- A record as an accomplished researcher with strong leadership qualities and a history of delivering complex S&T projects.
- Leadership of a team culture that promotes science excellence and cohesion, encourages continual learning and allows all team members to make an effective contribution toward high impact results.
- Resource management skills to effectively manage a team, deliver its program of work and make substantial, significant and consistent personal contributions to its outputs.
- A history of developing and sustaining strong relationships and collaborations with industry, academic and international government agency partners, and of creating opportunities for your team to work cooperatively.
- A demonstrable history of successful delivery in R&D projects.