Engineer Professional - Systems

The key duties of the position include
Your Role
The work of the Systems sub-function in Defence: engage with stakeholders, investigate systems engineering concepts, deliver and manage systems engineering specifications and resources in support of the Defence materiel capability lifecycle. Investigate, analyse and report on the systems engineering defects and requirements, develop and implement recommendations and advice to address issues.
Within the Systems sub-function an APS6 Engineer Professional - Systems is accountable under broad direction to perform and achieve complex systems engineering work within an integrated workforce. They are accountable to ensure they have knowledge of and compliance with legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence's mission and policy requirements.
An APS6 Engineer Professional - Systems will provide detailed communications engineering technical, professional and policy advice in relation to complex work and contribute to strategic planning, program and project management and policy development.
An APS6 Engineer Professional - Systems will have considerable level of stakeholder engagement. They will be required to identify, anticipate and respond to stakeholders' needs and expectations to achieve work unit and Defence outcomes. They will be accountable to contribute towards ongoing self-improvement and professional development.
The additional payment is a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP) which enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the rate of salary otherwise payable under the Enterprise Agreement (EA) to some or all of the jobs within a critical occupation(s) or discipline within a workplace. Applicants engaged into a BDCP position must consider the following. BDCPs provide remuneration in addition to the Defence Enterprise Agreement (EA). This arrangement is subject to meeting eligibility criteria and is subject to annual review. Should your performance fall beyond requirements or the eligibility criteria not be met, your eligibility for the BDCP may be reviewed and ceased. It may also be ceased should you change positions or the requirement for the BDCP is no longer necessary, as determined by Defence. Should the BDCP be ceased you will be advised and your BDCP additional payment will cease.
Our Team
Electromagnetic Warfare and Intelligence Systems Branch (EWIS) in Joint Systems Division (JSD) acquires, sustains and integrates Intelligence and Electronic Warfare capabilities into a wide variety of air, land and sea based platforms and systems.
EWIS has a high performing culture and the successful candidate can expect to be challenged in their role and supported by an inclusive and considerate team and leadership group.
EWIS is comprised of four Systems Program Office's (SPO), EWIS Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) SPO, EWIS Joint and Air SPO, EWIS Land SPO and EWIS Maritime SPO which are responsible for acquisition, sustainment and integration of Electronic Warfare equipment, and the EWIS Executive Directorate which is responsible for a wide range of corporate governance and reporting requirements.
EWIS AESA SPO manages the introduction of the innovative Active Electronically Scanned Array technology and is the single point of contact for domestic and international arrangements regarding this capability. EWIS AESA SPO is co-located with the AESA technology developer and supplier CEA Technologies in Fyshwick, ACT.
EWIS AESA SPO is a small but fast paced and cutting edge environment, making it an exciting workplace to be part of.
Our Ideal Candidate
The duties of an APS6 Systems Engineer in Defence include:

1. Perform critical and complex engineering activities and provide advice in the field of systems engineering under broad direction.
2. Apply engineering knowledge and experience to identify risks and uncertainties and consider these in planning, decision-making and priority setting.
3. Demonstrate systems engineering knowledge and provide advice and recommendations on the development of advancements to established engineering principles, techniques, methods and regulations.
4. Build and sustain positive relationships with team members, actively participate in teamwork and motivate and mentor developing engineers.
5. Tailor communication style and language to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
6. Assess technical and design packages including scoping, planning, reviewing, providing recommendations and contributing to the implementation of actions.
7. Evaluate that the delivered systems meet requirements, provide recommendations and contribute to the implementation of actions.
8. Monitor and ensure safety aspects of Defence materiel systems are considered and incorporated into engineering activities.