Senior Technical Officer

The Role

The Land Engineering Agency (LEA), as part of CASG, supports various Projects and Systems Program Offices (SPO) to ensure successful technical outcomes of Defence acquisition and in-service support of land materiel. LEA provides services in engineering, testing, design and development, technical data and configuration management across the Defence Capability Life Cycle. 

Land Materiel consists of, but is not limited to the following types of capabilities:

• Light and Heavy Armoured Vehicle Platforms;
• Wheeled and Tracked Vehicle Platforms;
• Weapons and Ordnance;
• Petroleum and Bulk Fuel Equipment;
• Communications, Ground and Satellite Systems;
• Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Defence;
• Simulation Systems;
• Protective Clothing;
• Medical and Dental; 
• Power Generation and Distribution;
• Test and Evaluation;
• Specialised Technical Services.

The Senior Technical Officer leads and manages small teams and ensures that the capability being supported is safe, fit for purpose and environmentally compliant by providing timely and accurate technical advice to key stakeholders. 

About our Team

The Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG) is an integral part of the Department of Defence. This group procures and maintains military equipment and supplies in the quantities and to the service levels that are required by Defence and approved by Government. Within CASG, the Land Domain acquires and supports designated land systems for the Australian Defence Force.

Land Domain is dedicated to providing our staff with a diverse, manageable, favourable work-life balance, and we support flexible working arrangements. We will also invest in your training and development to ensure your time with us is deeply rewarding, both personally and professionally. We are committed to achieving a workplace culture that is inclusive and diverse; one which directly reflects the needs and scope of Defence’s varied operational requirements.

Our Ideal Candidate

The ideal person will be an experienced Technical Officer who has a proven track record in the maintenance and support of systems and achieving complex technical work. 

Candidates are sought from across all disciplines/specialties, in particular: Electrical/Electronics, Mechanical/Materials, Mechatronics, Automotive, Communications, Systems Engineering, Textiles, Biomedical, Chemical, Aerospace, Weapons, Petroleum Operations, Mechanical Drafting, Test and Evaluation and Reliability Engineering.

You will have experience leading a small team, being accountable for managing, planning, organising workflow, engaging with stakeholders and performing administrative functions. 

The successful candidate will:

• Meet the mandatory qualifications
• Have experience working as a Technical Officer with a proven track record of delivering technical outcomes, including investigating and exposing risks, analysing and reporting on technical issues, requirements, and develop and implement recommendations and advice
• Lead, build and sustain a team and manage stakeholders
• Have sound written and oral communication skills;
• Have experience working within a Technical Regulatory Framework (or similar) 

Application Closing Date: Sunday 28 April, 2024

For further information please review the job information pack, reference CASG/02893/24 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=E7B113E5-7181-D5A4-CE4D-DAA5ACB278CB