Locations - Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne & Penrith
Australian and Veteran owned
About the role
Nova Systems is expanding its support to the Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Integrated Workforce Program within the Australian Department of Defence and CASG. We are seeking experienced professionals with GWEO domain knowledge to support the delivery of this national priority capability. These roles form part of Nova's growing GWEO portfolio, working alongside Defence and industry partners to strengthen Australia's sovereign guided weapons and explosive ordnance capability. We currently have multiple permanent opportunities across key disciplines:
Explosive Ordnance (EO) Engineers at various levels
Cyber Engineers at senior levels
Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Consultants, Engineers and Practitioners
Project Managers with Defence acquisition and sustainment experience
This is an opportunity to contribute to complex, high-impact programs in a technically demanding and highly regulated environment.
What you will be involved with
You will support CASG and Defence programs focused on guided weapons and explosive ordnance capability, contributing to the planning, delivery and sustainment of critical systems. Depending on your discipline, your work will include:
Supporting acquisition and sustainment activities across GWEO programs
Working within Defence governance and assurance frameworks
Engaging with APS stakeholders, ADF users and Defence Prime contractors
Contributing to the uplift of engineering, logistics and project delivery maturity across the portfolio
Helping shape Australia's sovereign guided weapons and explosive ordnance capability
What we are looking for
We are seeking professionals with Defence or closely aligned experience who can work confidently in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
Explosive Ordnance (EO) Engineers
You will bring experience in one or more of the following areas:
Recognised engineering degree by Engineers Australia
Weapons engineering, warheads, fuzes, energetics and explosive materials
Guided and non-guided weapons systems, rockets, missiles or munitions
Experience within Explosive Materiel Branch, GWEO Delivery Division or CASG engineering teams
Test and evaluation, technical investigations and Safety and Suitability for Service activities
Configuration management and technical data management for EO systems
Project Managers
You will bring:
Recognised project management qualifications or accreditations
Experience managing multidisciplinary delivery teams within CASG or GWEO environments
Strong stakeholder engagement across Defence Primes, APS and technical teams




Schedule management, cost control, and risk and issue management capability
Experience delivering projects through the One Defence Capability System from Gate 0 through to FOC
Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Consultants
You will bring experience in:
Development of ILS artefacts including ILS Plans, LORA, RAM, provisioning and CDRLs
Support system definition and sustainment strategies for guided weapons and explosive ordnance
MILIS or SAP, configuration management and through-life capability management
Stakeholder engagement across APS, ADF users, engineering teams and industry partners
You must be an Australian citizen and hold an existing Defence security clearance for these roles. These opportunities will suit professionals who are motivated by purpose-driven work, enjoy operating in complex technical environments, and want to contribute to capability that directly supports Australia's national security.
Life at Nova - it all adds up!
With people being our point of difference, we deliver on promises, reward good work, champion professional growth and support flexibility, all within a diverse and inclusive culture that recognises moments that matter.
Life at Nova is our collection of employee benefits, designed to meet the many and wide-ranging needs of our people.
Generous Parental Leave
: Primary Carers receive 20 weeks paid leave; Partner Carers receive 4 weeks. Full superannuation contributions for up to 52 weeks
Professional and Personal Development
: Up to $5,000 per year of allowance with PD leave included. Up to $750 per year can be used towards wellbeing such as a gym membership or assets related to wellbeing activities
Additional Leave
: Ranges from - Reserve, Loyalty, Emergency Services, Purchased (up to 2 weeks), and Community Service
Flexibility
: We promote a culture that encourages and enables flexible ways of working that support our people
Dress For Your Day
: We empower our people to determine their outfit for the activities of the day which allows for personal expression that builds trust
Reward & Recognition Program
: Offering exclusive discounts from hundreds of major retailers, helping you to save on groceries, petrol, holidays, and more
Employee Assistance Program
: for employees and family members




Annual Nova employee engagement:
Great way to connect more broadly and strengthen your internal networks and have some fun!
Wellbeing Hub
with access to health and fitness content
Access to
Defence Health and Travel Insurance
Free Flu Vaccination
annually
Novated Leasing
and Salary Sacrifice
Nova Employee Company Share Offer
An inclusive, collaborative, and supportive culture
Social activities throughout the year, we even dress up at times, think Safari - we don't like to take ourselves too seriously!
ou can view the full range of benefits at au/careers/life-at-nova-systems
Veteran
Nova Systems is a Veteran Employment Supporter of the Veteran Employment Program. We value the skills Veterans bring and encourage Veterans and Defence partners to apply. Nova supports our Veterans through reserve leave and top-up pay entitlements. No need to tailor the use of Defence language in your resume, we prefer to see this however, please let us know if you need support with your application. We also ensure all applications receive a response and feedback when appropriate.
ITAR
As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian Citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. To learn more, please visit:
NOVA SYSTEMS
Nova Systems is Australia's largest privately-owned Defence company with global reach. We are leaders in capability assurance and systems integration solving complex challenges in innovative ways. We are relied on to develop and test capabilities critical to national security and safety. We are trusted to integrate mission systems solutions and develop software and products that protect lives every day. For 25 years, Nova has brought a different perspective. From national Defence and essential services to border control and cyber security, these are the challenges we partner with our clients to anticipate, understand, and solve. We have strategically located offices in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, and Singapore. But what makes Nova Systems truly unique, is our people. Nova Systems is where the best and brightest minds come together to challenge, collaborate, and innovate. At Nova Systems, we see things differently.
Nova Systems is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone feels safe, valued, and included, where our people are our point of difference.
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📌 Gweo Engineer & Pm Roles In Defence Programs (Canberra)
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📍 Canberra