Position Summary: We are seeking Level 2,3 &4 Engineers (Systems, Civil, Mechanical, Aerospace, Asset Management and Electronic) to provide engineering services in a Defence workplace associated with requirements engineering, engineering metrics, integration engineering, Verification and Validation, test and evaluation, and technical performance measures.
They need to lead and manage assigned staff and resources to achieve high quality outcomes for the client, in accordance with the client's key performance indicators within the budget.
They develop relationships with client contract managers and Forge stakeholders, coordinate information sharing, decision making and resource allocation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (commensurate with seniority, level and experience)Deliver high quality outcomes & services to the client within your discipline and expertiseDevelop and maintain a trusted partnership with the ClientAchieve the companies internal project management goalsLead, manage and coordinate independent projectsSupport to business development and winning workInternal & client communication – including support to, meetings, reports, stakeholder engagement and decision makingLeadership, guidance, support and development to staff within the service Line
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCESkills & KnowledgeRequirements EngineeringProcurement in the Public Sector ContextCapability Definition Document DevelopmentTest and EvaluationAuthoring and preparation of Engineering documentsPlanning and Management of Engineering workloads and teams of engineersUse of Micrsoft IT and suite of productivity applicationsProject management, risk management, resource management, and governanceRelevant Technical and Regulatory requirementsContract Management and Contract PreparationCharacteristics and BehavioursAutonomy – works independently under broad directionAutonomy – Work is largely self-initiated:



know and understand how to identify, plan and deliver work required to achieve an outcomeResponsible for meeting allocated technical and project objectivesPlans, organises, allocates and manages engineering work and tasks to self and teams of peopleCollaborative – works in team and is focussed on contributing to and supporting the team to achieve outcomesAnalytical – analyses and assesses context and situation and adjusts approachHighly developed interpersonal communication skills, evident in leadership style, influencing and collaborating expertise, and strong coordination abilitiesInfluences organisation, customers, suppliers, partners and peers on the contribution of their own specialism.
Experience ( (Demonstrated with examples: 3 to 15 years, varying by level)Working in the Defence and Federal Government SectorApplying engineering techniques, skills and knowledge to engineering tasks and disciplines Vocational experience in management and/or consultancy rolesAnalytical and problem-solving approach to tasks, including the ability to develop a range of practical options for issue resolutionManaging client/supervisor and delivery of services and engineer work packages and products to clients/supervisorManagement of teams, people and work in the Defence sector or Consultancy professionApplication of engineering disciplines within the context of project management (including: risk management, resource management, and governance)QUALIFICATIONSEssential: Systems Engineering degree or equivalent Engineering degree and relevant experienceEssential: Active Australian Government security clearance at minimum of BaselinePreferable: Chartered Engineer status, or equivalentPreferable: Prince 2, MSP or similar project management qualificationsPreferable: MBA or equivalent commercial knowledge and experiencePreferable: Public Sector Procurement or equivalent

📌 Engineers – Systems, Civil, Mechanical, Aerospace, Marine, Software (Canberra)
🏢 Forge Advisory
📍 Canberra