Discipline Leader

2 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia f5f6e195-da32-4fe7-a242-94cc0ad501d0 Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

The Role

Are you an experienced electrical engineer ready to take the next step-guiding innovation, supporting others to grow, and making a meaningful contribution to Australia's Defence capability?

As the Discipline Leader for Electrical Systems, you will enable a multidisciplinary team of APS staff, embedded contractors, and collaborators to deliver advanced research and in service support to the Australian Defence Force (ADF). You will help set the strategic direction of the Discipline's research and development programs, contributing to priority Defence initiatives including submarines (conventional and nuclear), autonomous platforms, and the electrification of land platforms and bases.

Working in partnership with the Group Leader, you will shape the team's culture, coordinate activities, and ensure the team's work is aligned with Defence outcomes. You will foster a team environment built on trust, inclusion, and shared success-where diverse perspectives are valued and every team member is supported to achieve their best. This role is eligible for an Individual Flexibility Arrangement which allows Defence to provide additional remuneration to the base salary and/or the variation of other conditions provided for in the Defence Enterprise Collective Agreement (DECA). For further information, please contact the contact officer.

About our Team

Defence Science and Technology Group's Power and Energy Group is at the forefront of innovation and transforming military technology. Our innovative research spans the full spectrum of powertrain systems-from advanced energy generation and electric propulsion to cutting-edge battery technologies.

Right now, we're focused on developing safe, high-capacity battery systems and refining electric motor performance and control for autonomous platforms and submarines. These efforts are paving the way for smarter, more sustainable Defence capabilities. Our team is a vibrant, multi-disciplinary collective of scientists and engineers who are passionate about pushing scientific boundaries. Whether it's designing the next generation of underwater platforms or conducting large-scale testing in our world-class labs or out in the field, we're shaping the future of Defence with bold ideas and collaborative energy.

Our Ideal Candidate

Defence Science and Technology Group is committed to developing its people and as part of this role you will be supported through tailored training and development to become a subject matter expert in power and energy electrical systems.

You will have significant practical and numerical research experience including, but not limited to:

  • Electric motor performance, modelling and control.
  • Hybrid and distributed power architectures.
  • Digital engineering and simulation.
  • Energy storage and management.
  • Electrification of crewed and unscrewed platforms.

You will bring:

  • A strong foundation in electrical systems and a passion for applying science to real-world challenges.
  • Experience guiding multidisciplinary teams and fostering inclusive, high-performing cultures.
  • Strategic thinking and the ability to align research with national priorities.
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to articulate a compelling Science & Technology (S&T) vision.
  • A commitment to mentoring others and creating opportunities for professional development.

Application Closing Date: Thursday 11 December 2025

For further information please review the job information pack, reference
DSTG/08890/25
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