Systems Engineer

Must be an Australian citizen
Must have TSPV

Role Description

This RFQ is seeking contractor support for Systems Engineer roles in support of several DEF100 Capability Elements. If all DEF100 positions are filled, and there are suitable candidates still available, this RFQ may be used by the GEOINT Capability Delivery Program and other Branches within AGO to fill relevant vacancies.
The Systems Engineer will be accountable under broad direction to lead complex activities and tasks relating to requirements development, system definition, design and development, integration, verification, and validation. The role will lead planning, organization, integration, and delivery of complex Systems engineering services and products.
The role will need Systems engineering skills and a proven ability to work within an integrated team of technical and non-technical personnel.
The program of work has multiple projects which range in size.  The successful candidate may be required to work across one or more of these projects.

SFIA Level of Responsibility Required

Description Below
The Specified Person will be expected to demonstrate attributes of SFIA Level of Responsibility 5

SFIA Skills Required

Description Below
DESN 5

Other Skills and Knowledge
Statement of Suitability Against Other Skills and Knowledge

1. Experience with system engineering practices for major ICT system delivery within Defense or Intelligence organizations.

Major Responsibilities:                 
Statement of Suitability Against Major Responsibilities

1. Work with project managers, product owners, business analysts and senior customers on the design of integrated ICT solutions that support organizational outcomes within the constraints of a technology roadmap.
2. Provide engineering solutions that demonstrate awareness of dependencies and the need to collaborate and integrate with external agencies or partners.
3. Undertake impact analysis on major design options and trade-offs.
4. Lead the analysis of complex systems and apply engineering expertise to identify and recommend courses of action.
5. Escalate issues and seek advice from Project Manager and or Engineering Manager in a timely manner.
6. Contribute to external contract development including identification of approval and verification gates.
7. Lead documentation suite development, ensuring high quality products. Engage with relevant stakeholders in the documentation development.
8. Resolve issues and or problems that arise during capability development projects.
9. Assist in the continuous improvement process by developing and enhancing procedures and working cohesively and flexibly with the broader project team, key business partners and stakeholder groups.
10. Identify risks, makes recommendations, and assesses and manages associated risks.

Other Features of the Role (e.g. location, travelling, shift hours,)
Service Provider Response

1. Ability to work in a high security environment with sensitivity reticence and discretion.
2. The role is based in Canberra with minimal travel; however, staff may be required to work at any other location as determined by the Commonwealth.

SFIA Core Competencies

SFIA Level of Responsibility 5

Autonomy

Works under broad direction. Work is often self-initiated. Is fully responsible for meeting allocated technical and/or project/supervisory objectives. Establishes milestones and has a significant role in the assignment of tasks and/or responsibilities.

Influence

Influences organization, customers, suppliers, partners, and peers on the contribution of own specialism. Builds appropriate and effective business relationships. Makes decisions which impact the success of assigned work, i.e. results, deadlines and budget. Has significant influence over the allocation and management of resources appropriate to given assignments.

Complexity
Performs an extensive range and variety of complex technical and/or professional work activities. Undertakes work which requires the application of fundamental principles in a wide and often unpredictable range of contexts. Understands the relationship between own specialism and wider customer/organizational requirements.

Business skills

Advises on the available standards, methods, tools, and applications relevant to own specialism and can make appropriate choices from alternatives. Analyses, designs, plans, executes, and evaluates work to time, cost and quality targets. Assesses and evaluates risk. Communicates effectively, both formally and informally. Demonstrates leadership. Facilitates collaboration between stakeholders who have diverse objectives. Takes all requirements into account when making proposals. Takes initiative to keep skills up to date. Mentor’s colleagues. Maintains an awareness of developments in the industry. Analyses requirements and advises on scope and options for continuous operational improvement. Demonstrates creativity, innovation, and ethical thinking in applying solutions for the benefit of the customer/stakeholder.

SFIA Professional Skill Level Description
DESN 5

Specifies and designs large or complex systems. Selects appropriate design standards, methods, and tools, consistent with agreed enterprise and solution architectures and ensures they are applied effectively. Reviews others' systems designs to ensure selection of appropriate technology, efficient use of resources, and integration of multiple systems and technology. Contributes to policy for selection of architecture components. Evaluates and undertakes impact analysis on major design options and assesses and manages associated risks. Ensures that the system design balances functional, service quality, security, and systems management requirements.