THE WORK: We are looking for a Digital & Engineering Lead - Defence to lead systems engineering and digital engineering functions across complex, large‑scale defence or critical infrastructure programs in Australia. In this role, you will guide multidisciplinary teams, provide technical leadership across the full lifecycle, and help deliver outcomes aligned to Commonwealth procurement frameworks, Australian Defence standards, and major infrastructure requirements.

Responsibilities

- Define and manage system architectures, interfaces, requirements and verification strategies.
- Deliver engineering artefacts in line with AS/NZS ISO 15288, the INCOSE Systems Engineering Handbook and relevant project frameworks.
- Apply Model-Based Systems Engineering practices where relevant to improve traceability, integration and delivery confidence.
- Manage engineering reviews, technical risk, configuration control,



change management and system assurance activities.

What you will need

- Experience leading systems engineering delivery in complex defence, government or major infrastructure environments.
- Robust understanding of systems engineering principles, lifecycle delivery, requirements management, verification and validation, and gated review processes.

Bonus points if you have

- Expert Account Management
- Expert Change Leadership
- Expert Strategic Planning
- Advanced Communication Skills
- Intermediate Problem Solving

Please note, it is mandatory that you are an Australian Citizen to be considered for this role and be eligible for security clearance.

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📌 Account Lead/Associate Director - Defence & Digital (Canberra)
🏢 Accenture Australia
📍 Canberra