Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

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

• If you are looking for an engineering role that extends beyond a single technical discipline, this is an opportunity to help shape the delivery of complex maritime capability for the Royal Australian Navy and the broader Australian Government.
• The Systems Engineering Lead works across the Offshore Patrol and Specialist Ships (OPSS) portfolio, supporting engineering delivery, capability integration and technical problem solving across multiple high-paced maritime acquisition projects. The role sits at the intersection of engineering, acquisition, supportability and project delivery, requiring a combination of technical judgement, systems thinking and stakeholder engagement.
• The role provides broad exposure to Defence acquisition, engineering governance, capability delivery and stakeholder engagement, and is ideally suited to engineers seeking to broaden their experience beyond a single technical discipline.
• We are looking for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, working across technical and organisational boundaries, and helping teams achieve practical capability outcomes.
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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.
• This position requires the candidate to hold 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.
• RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability. This initiative/program is only applicable where the successful applicant will be employed under the Public Service Act 1999. Similar conditions may apply when employed under other Acts. For clarification please contact the advertising agency.

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.