The key duties of the position include:

The Role

Defence Intelligence Group are seeking Test and Evaluation (T&E;) Practitioners to undertake planning, conduct and reporting of Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E;) activities for intelligence capability projects.

The role would suit structured thinkers with an analytical mindset who can critically assess evidence, communicate risk and facilitate informed capability decision-making within complex and evolving environments.

The T&E; Practitioner will draw on technical expertise to determine if capabilities under test meet the design, reflect the functional requirements and satisfy the performance of products or systems required for use.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Contributing to the planning, coordination and execution of OT&E; activities.
- Supporting the development and implementation of T&E; strategies and supporting documentation.
- Analysing and evaluating technical, operational and test evidence to support capability assessments and milestone decision-making.
- Building productive stakeholder relationships.

Minimum Negative Vetting (NV) 1 is required, with potential for upgrade to NV2 or PV

About our Team

Intelligence Capability Division (ICD) manage and coordinate intelligence enterprise capability and support functions on behalf of the Chief of Defence Intelligence.

The mission is to deliver integrated enterprise intelligence capability, including the management and development of the intelligence workforce. Intelligence Capability Portfolio Support (ICPS) within ICD provides centralised guidance and support across the ICD projects to ensure success through alignment with Defence priorities and the One Defence Capability System.

The T&E; team, within ICPS, are responsible for the development and coordination of DIG’s T&E; program and assure, plan, conduct and support T&E; activities to provide objective evidence in order to support capability milestones. This position is based at Brindabella Business Park, ACT.

Our Ideal Candidate





Our ideal candidate will:

- Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess complex technical or operational information and translate findings in to balanced, evidence-based advice.
- Have experience and knowledge in the planning, conduct and reporting of T&E; activities, or transferable experience in obtaining, analysing and presenting evidence in support of decision-making.
- Analyse and evaluate capability development documents, and a variety of test reports, in order to advise senior leaders on capability states and capability risks.
- Have the ability to develop explicit, well-structured reports, effectively communicating test outcomes, risks and limitations to support evidence-based capability decision-making.
- Demonstrate sound professional judgment and the ability to work collaboratively and respectfully.
- Have the ability to operate under limited direction, manage competing priorities and progress outcomes while remaining aligned to strategic direction and organisational priorities.

Eligibility

Security Clearance

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 1”.

Getting to know the Department of Defence

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📌 Test and Evaluation Practitioner (Australian Capital Territory)
🏢 Department Of Defence
📍 Australian Capital Territory