Defence Consultants
3 days ago
Join our
Downer Professional Services
team and express your interest in future opportunities within our
Team Downer
stream. We are seeking to engage skilled professionals with Defence or Defence industry experience to join our permanent workforce and support complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australia's future.
Downer Professional Services
is comprised of two business units, our
Technical, Advisory, and Capability
consulting practice and
Team Downer
, a major service partner to Defence. Together, we are a multi-disciplinary advisory and delivery partner of choice for our clients in Defence and National Security.
Team Downer
is seeking skilled professionals to support our projects and programs across the
Air, Space and Joint Domains
, which operate in a strategically critical and technically complex Defence environment. Our work packages deliver services across
critical Defence capabilities
, supporting acquisition, integration, and sustainment activities.
To support our Integrated Work Packages, we are seeking Defence experienced professionals across the following capabilities for permanent roles in
Canberra, Williamtown (NSW), Adelaide,
and
Melbourne
. These roles contribute to a strategically critical Defence environment and support acquisition, integration, and sustainment activities.
Capabilities:
- Systems Engineering
- Commercial & Procurement
- Contract Management
- Test & Evaluation (T&E), including Verification & Validation (V&V)
- Integrated Logistics Support (ILS)
- Program & Product Management
- Project Management & Support
- Cost Modelling
What You'll Bring
Previous experience within the Defence (above or below the line) or consulting services industries and due to the nature of the work, you are required to currently hold and maintain a minimum
Negative Vetting 1
or higher Security clearance as required by the Commonwealth.
In some instances, compliance with
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
requirements may also be an inherent requirement.
Why 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.
What is means to belong at Downer Professional Services
- Meaningful work:
Help to deliver critical Defence projects that protect Australia and shape its future. - Professional development:
Access career mapping, accelerated learning programs, and shared learning through our Communities of Practice. - Great perks:
Enjoy discounts on healthcare, retail, vehicles, and more through . - Veteran support
: Benefit from initiatives like up to 20 days of Reservist Leave to stay connected post-service.
You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.
We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.
We're committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with this role, we'd still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.
As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.
If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we're here to help you put your best foot forward.
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