• $83,706 - $89,659 + 15% BDCP + up to 15.4% Superannuation
• Russell - ACT

The Role

• Are you an experienced Systems Engineer or have experience in a related field?
• 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?

An opportunity exists in the Electromagnetic Warfare Intelligence Systems Program Office (EWIS Maritime SPO) for a talented and highly motivated APS 5 System Engineer based in Russell ACT to apply their skills to an exciting portfolio of work while operating within a multidisciplinary team, including Defence Industry in support of delivering capabilities to the Australian Defence Force. As a Systems Engineer in the EWIS Maritime SPO, you will have exceptional stakeholder engagement; excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills.

You will be relied upon to assist with specialist professional knowledge of risks associated with developmental and advanced technologies, including recommendations to mitigate technology development risk in a complex environment. 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 these roles 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.

This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in Defence as a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP). This enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the base salary otherwise payable under the Defence Enterprise Agreement (DEA), for positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to Defence capability. For further information, please contact the contact officer.

About our Team
EWIS-Maritime SPO currently manages a number of electronic warfare systems fitted to both the surface and sub-surface fleet, such as the Nulka Decoy product and various Sensors and Electronic Attack products in both acquisition and sustainment phases. The SPO delivers these capabilities to both the Australian Defence Force and United States Navy. EWIS-Maritime SPO is widely dispersed across Australia with this position based at Russell ACT. The successful applicant will participate in an integrated team, including APS, military and contractor staff, to ensure the supported Electronic Warfare capabilities are delivered to the ADF and supported in accordance with operational and compliance requirements, budget, and service agreements.

These roles within EWIS-Maritime SPO offers an enthusiastic individual an exciting opportunity to learn key project management 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. EWIS-Maritime SPO has a demonstrated high performing culture and significantly above average employee satisfaction ratings based on recent Culture and Behaviours surveys. The successful candidate can expect to be challenged in their role and supported by an inclusive and considerate team and leadership group.

Our Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will have:

• Well-developed skills and demonstrated experience in systems engineering activities.
• Excellent communication, customer and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience analysing engineering risks and assisting stakeholders with mitigation options.

• Effective problem solving and deductive reasoning skills.
• An ability to contribute to a diverse team on complex projects.
• The capacity to think strategically and develop plans and processes to enhance the achievement of business outcomes.
• High-level organisational and time management skills, self-drive and initiative with the ability to influence others to achieve tasks and business objectives.
• Experience (or ability) researching and contributing to the development of technical engineering reports, briefs, presentations and documentation for review.

Defence specific training will be provided to the successful candidate to ensure they have the knowledge and skills to undertake the role effectively.