Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

The core responsibilities and primary duties for this position within Department of Defence include:

• Are you an experienced Communications Engineer or have experience in RF analysis and Electronics design?
• Are you interested in applying your expertise to support the development of exciting, world-leading technology?
• Would you like to join a dynamic team in a great workplace and work in an interesting role?
• The Electromagnetic Warfare and Intelligence Systems (Maritime) Systems Program Office (EWIS-M SPO) is seeking a highly motivated APS 6 Communications Engineer to apply their skills to an exciting portfolio of work in support of delivering capabilities to the Australian Navy.
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Mandatory Eligibility & Security Clearance

Applicants must satisfy the following statutory and organizational requirements:

• Citizenship: Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, candidates must generally be Australian citizens to be eligible for engagement.
• Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) security clearance (Baseline, Negative Vetting 1, or Negative Vetting 2 as required by the agency).
• Probationary Period: Employment may be subject to a probationary period, character checks, and pre-engagement screening.
• The right candidate will show the flexibility to respond to the changing context and shifting priorities of the Defence environment and the agility to realign resourcing to meet new demands. In this role, you will provide support and guidance to your team to ensure they are sensitive to Defence Strategic direction and to excel, while exercising a significant degree of independence.
• EWIS-M SPO is widely dispersed across Australia, with this position based in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. The successful applicant will participate in an integrated team, including APS, ADF and Contracted staff, to deliver and sustain e capabilities in accordance with operational and compliance requirements, budget, and service agreements. These roles within EWIS-M SPO offers an enthusiastic individual an exciting opportunity to develop key systems engineering skills in a Defence environment. The successful candidate will be provided with a supportive team environment and significant professional development opportunities to help progress in their career.
• The ability to manage complex system integration, engineering and technical regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate that the delivered materiel meets requirements and legislative, policy and regulatory frameworks, provide recommendations and contribute to the implementation of actions.
• The engineering position requires a Bachelor of Engineering from an Australian institution, or a qualification gained elsewhere, that satisfies the requirements of the Washington Accord for recognition as a Professional Engineer.

Working Arrangements & Public Sector Benefits

Work Model: On Site. Details: Candidates are required to work in the location advertised. Merit pool will only be used for vacancies at the advertised location(s)..

Australian Public Service positions provide comprehensive Commonwealth benefits including a standard 15.4% employer superannuation contribution, attractive leave provisions, and structured career progression pathways across the Australian Public Service.