Profectus is seeking expressions of interest from experienced Test and Evaluation (T&E;) personnel to support the planning, execution, and reporting of T&E; activities across Defence (in particular) but also Australian Government environments. You will provide technical advice and hands‐on T&E; delivery across complex systems and capabilities, generating evidence‐based findings that support delivery and acceptance decisions in highly governed settings.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and assure test and evaluation strategies, plans, procedures, and scenarios
Plan, coordinate, and conduct T&E; activities across the capability lifecycle
Conduct integration and interoperability testing across systems, platforms, and networks
Collect, analyse, and interpret test data to assess effectiveness, suitability, resilience, and risk
Identify deficiencies and provide evidence‐based findings and recommendations
Prepare high quality T&E; documentation, including test plans, reports, briefs, and technical artefacts
Ensure objective quality evidence with traceability to requirements to support delivery and acceptance decisions
Identify, analyse, and manage technical and operational risks, and recommend mitigations
Provide authoritative technical advice to senior stakeholders and lead integrated test teams as required
Engage with technical and non‐technical stakeholders while remaining accountable for outcomes, quality, and risk
Required Experience




Demonstrated test and evaluation experience across complex systems and capabilities
Experience in integration and interoperability testing across systems, platforms, and networks
Sound understanding of test automation and modern delivery practices
Solid test‐planning, execution, data analysis, and technical reporting skills
Ability to operate effectively both independently and within integrated delivery teams
Strong documentation skills and the ability to engage with technical and non‐technical stakeholders
Experienced use of digital toolsets supporting T&E; delivery
Relevant tertiary qualifications in a related discipline
Experience working within Defence or Australian Government environments or on nationally significant programs
Formal T&E; training or certification
Understanding of cybersecurity and its impact on networked systems
Security Clearance Requirements
Must be an Australian Citizen
Must hold a current AGSVA NV1 Security Clearance (minimum)
Working Arrangements
Onsite in Canberra (ACT)
No flexible, remote working or hybrid arrangements possible.
Why Profectus
Profectus partners with Defence and the Australian Government more broadly to deliver trusted, secure ICT capability across critical environments. We take a long‐term, relationship‐driven approach, supporting our people across the full lifecycle of their engagement while contributing to outcomes of national importance.
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📌 Test And Evaluation Practitioner (Canberra)
🏢 Profectus
📍 Canberra