Automation Tech Lead

At **Downer Professional Services (DPS)**, we **are committed to delivering outcomes that put Australia’s interests first**. We work on complex and impactful Defence, government, and infrastructure projects that shape the future of our nation. Our people are at the core of our success, bringing expertise, innovation, and leadership to critical Defence programs.

Our Technical, Advisory, and Capability (TAC) practice and Team Downer (the prime Major Service Provider (MSP)) deliver above-the-line consulting services and Integrated Work Packages across the Department of Defence, leveraging innovative approaches such as mission and digital engineering to enable the successful delivery of critical Defence programs. This includes engagement with key areas across Defence including Defence Digital Group (DDG), Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG), and the Navy, Army, and Air Force.

The position will undertake the **Automation Tech Lead**role functions, performing the following activities:

- Analyse, log, track, and resolve complex issues pertaining to automated test scripts.
- Identify and assess technical risks and collaborate with project stakeholders to inform and provide mitigation options and caveats.
- Create and conduct peer review of Standard Operating Procedure documentation (SOPs), build guides and related artefacts.

Required skills and experience:

- Demonstrated experience in Defence as an Automation Technician.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge in Automation and Orchestration technologies and services including Ansible and GITlab.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge in scripting including PowerShell, SQL, IaC, yaml, pwsh, python.
- Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills with demonstrable experience of presentation and engagement with stakeholders, projects and business areas.

Desirable skills and experience
- Demonstrated ability to rapidly build, automate and deliver proof of concept systems to support analysis, testing, accreditation and development.
- Experience with governance frameworks in relation to infrastructure service and security delivery including required subsystems (i.e. Australia Information Security Manual (ISM)).
- Experience with ADF deployed environments/platforms and the unique networking, support and security constraints.

Our work is **highly complex and confidential**, applicants must be Australian citizens with a minimum NV2 security clearance. Additionally, compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements may be necessary. In some cases, this may impose restrictions on individuals who are dual citizens. nationality, permanent residency, or former nationality of specific countries as outlined in ITAR 126.1.
- More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients. _

**Why join Downer Professional Services?**

At Downer Professional Services, we’re not just a workplace, we’re a business dedicated to contributing to the shaping of the future of defence in Australia. As the country’s only sovereign prime, we’re committed to making a real difference in protecting Australia’s interests.
- **Dynamic employment arrangements**- Downer offers tailored employment arrangements, designed specifically to reflect the unique Defence Industry workforce.
- **Benefit from a referral program aimed at building the strongest workforce -**We value strong working relationships built on skills, and proven delivery. Refer a friend and you will benefit.
- **Be first in line for future opportunities -**By joining our talent network, you’ll receive priority consideration for upcoming roles that align with your skills and career goals, ensuring you stay ahead of the curve.
- **Invest in your growth -**We believe in continuous learning. Whether it’s through structured skills & career mapping, mentoring, training programs, or our Summer and Winter Schools for accelerated learning, we provide the resources to help you advance in your career.
- **Strong veteran support & Inclusion Initiatives -**We actively support Defence veterans with policies including up to 20 days of Reservist Leave to help you transition while staying connected to service.
- **Work on projects that matter -**You’ll have the chance to contribute to career-defining projects that support Australia’s sovereign capability and national security, delivering real impact in Defence, government, and infrastructure.
- **Collaborate with Industry experts -**You’ll work alongside highly skilled professionals and leaders in a supportive and collaborative environment, where knowledge-sharing and professional development are at the core of what we do.

**Let’s connect**
- At Downer Professional Services, we’re not just a workplace—we’re a business dedicated to contributing to the shaping of the future of defence in Australia. As the country’s only sovereign prime, we’re committed to makin