Job Description

Defence Doctrine Author / Land Combat SME – LAND 907

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RFQ: RFx29836 – LCD-26-0025
n Client: Department of Defence
n Location: Russell, ACT 2601
n Contract: 1 September 2026 to 30 June 2027
n Extension: One possible six-month extension
n Security clearance: Minimum active NV1
n Application deadline: 10:00 am AEST, Friday 14 August 2026

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Pinaka Technology Solutions brings this opportunity through a Defence Prime and is seeking experienced Defence doctrine authors, military technical writers and land combat subject matter experts to support the LAND 907 Armoured Combat Doctrine work package.

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The engagement will deliver updated Army doctrine supporting the upgraded Main Battle Tank and the introduction of Combat Engineering Vehicles. This is a deliverables-based engagement structured around defined milestones.

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Scope of work

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The successful contractor or delivery team will review and update doctrine covering:

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- Mounted combat tactics and tank regiment operations
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- Abrams gunnery
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- Combat engineering and employment of engineers
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- Mines, explosive hazards and threat-device reduction
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- Route and area clearance
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- Combined-arms obstacle breaching
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- Gap crossing and tactical obstacle integration
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- Formation tactics and urban operations
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- Land range orders and explosive practices
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- Recovery operations
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- Armoured infantry, cavalry and related Armoured Fighting Vehicle capabilities
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The complete work package includes 23 prioritised doctrine deliverables.

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Key responsibilities

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- Review existing Army doctrine, policy and supporting material.
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- Research and incorporate LAND 907 capability changes.
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- Draft and update doctrine in accordance with Army doctrine-development processes.
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- Consult with Defence stakeholders and relevant subject matter experts.
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- Manage review comments, working papers and supporting evidence.
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- Participate in governance, milestone-review and assurance activities.
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- Apply effective quality assurance and document-control processes.
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- Deliver draft and final doctrine products in editable Defence-approved formats.
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- Support knowledge transfer, handover and remediation where required.
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Experience sought

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Strong applicants will demonstrate:

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- Experience developing, reviewing or authoring Defence doctrine, military policy or comparable technical publications.
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- Knowledge of Australian Army land combat operations and doctrine-development processes.
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- Relevant expertise in armour, mounted combat, combat engineering, combined-arms operations or Armoured Fighting Vehicle capabilities.
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- Experience supporting Defence or another Commonwealth entity.
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- Strong stakeholder consultation, research, analysis and technical-writing skills.
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- Ability to manage multiple deliverables and meet milestone-based deadlines.
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- A practical approach to quality assurance, peer review and configuration control.
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- Relevant military, qualified or tertiary qualifications.
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Experience with LAND 907, Abrams platforms, Combat Engineering Vehicles, Royal Australian Engineers or Army capability-development environments will be highly regarded.

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Mandatory requirements

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Applicants must:

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- Hold and maintain a minimum active NV1 Australian Government security clearance before commencing.
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- Be capable of obtaining and maintaining NV2 or PV clearance if subsequently required by Defence.
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- Meet Defence security, integrity, conduct and onboarding requirements.
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- Disclose relevant previous Defence employment, ADF service, Reserve service or Defence contracting arrangements.
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- Disclose any actual, potential or perceived conflicts of interest.
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- Be available to work from Russell, ACT, as required.
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- Be available for approved work-related travel if required.
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📌 Defence Doctrine Author / Land Combat SME - LAND 907or higher | Canberra
🏢 Pinaka
📍 Canberra