Australia Job Openings

Australian Government

EL 1 - Engineer Professional - Communications

October 23, 2024

$115,899 - $130,733 + 15% BDCP + up to 15.4% Superannuation
Russell - ACT

The Role
This Engineering Communications role within the Combat Systems Program is an excellent opportunity to engage with stakeholders, perform and achieve very complex communications engineering work within an integrated workforce.

The role requires delivering a radio frequency communications system and networking capability to the Collins Class submarine. Engineering functions include managing requirements, analysing communications system performance and verifying the implementation.

The Engineer is accountable to perform and achieve very complex communications engineering work in compliance with legislative frameworks, and Defence’s mission and policy requirements.

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.

Please Note: The successful candidate may be required to undertake work on and be provided with technical information pertaining to defence articles of United States of America (US) origin. In accordance with the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), any applicant who holds, or has previously held, citizenship or permanent residency of a country other than Australia will be required to declare and indicate the country or countries of citizenship or permanent residency. Restrictions on access to defence articles and associated technical data subject to the ITAR by dual national employees may apply.

About our Team
Submarine Combat Systems Program within National Shipbuilding Sustainment Group (NSSG) is responsible for the acquisition and sustainment of Collins Class submarine Program.

The Programs are:

Professionally challenging: submarines are complex systems that operate in harsh conditions. You are trusted to deliver engineering and technical support to ensure Australia’s submarines can be operated safely.
Professionally rewarding: submarines directly contribute to Australia’s ability to Shape, Deter and Respond in a dynamic geopolitical landscape. Your work as an engineer will directly contribute to Australia’s submarine capability. You will also have the opportunity to continue your professional learning.
Personally rewarding: You will be an integral part of the close professional and specialised community, alongside the Navy Submariners, technical professionals and industry, in supporting Australia's submarine capability. Information on Defence employees’ working conditions, including an attractive remuneration package and a generous superannuation contribution (15.4%), can be sourced from the Defence Enterprise Agreement.

Our Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be able to:

Lead, plan and deliver critical complex engineering activities and provide advice in the field of submarine communications system.
Work collaboratively, communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Manage workflows, resources and prepare work and team plans by detailing measureable milestones and expected outcomes.
Ensure that delivered material meets the requirements and legislative, policy and regulatory frameworks.
Have in-depth knowledge of the communications engineering function and be responsible for the development, implementation, compliance and review of policies and procedures relevant to their work within that function.

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