Australian citizenship and a current Positive Vetting (PV) or Top Secret Privileged Access (TS-PA) security clearance are mandatory.
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Pinaka Technology Solutions is seeking an experienced Specialist Engineer – Capability Definition Document Development for a long-term engagement supporting Defence Intelligence capability.
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This opportunity is being delivered via a Defence Prime and will support the Geospatial Collection Systems function within Defence Intelligence Group.
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The role will contribute to capability development, engineering analysis and strategic planning for complex geospatial and intelligence capabilities supporting the Australian Defence Force, National Intelligence Community and broader Whole-of-Government stakeholders.
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Key Responsibilities
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- Develop Capability Definition Documents, business cases, concept documentation and related capability artefacts
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- Analyse and define capability requirements aligned with Defence strategic objectives, operational needs and future priorities
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- Assess technical opportunities, risks, dependencies, constraints and delivery options
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- Contribute to capability planning, capability design and future capability development
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- Provide engineering advice supporting Defence investment planning and capability decision-making
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- Support Defence capability approval processes
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- Translate complex technical and geospatial information into clear, decision-ready material for senior executives and governance forums
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- Prepare technical assessments, briefs, discussion papers and other supporting documentation
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- Engage with technical, operational and senior stakeholder groups across Defence
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About You
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We are looking for a senior engineering professional who can demonstrate:
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- Relevant engineering qualifications and/or professional membership
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- Strong experience delivering projects within Defence
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- Experience in capability definition, capability development or Defence investment planning
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- Knowledge of Defence Capability System processes
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- Understanding of the Australian National Intelligence Community
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- Awareness of the domestic and international geospatial and intelligence landscape
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- Understanding of emerging technologies including space systems, artificial intelligence and advanced data capabilities
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- Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to translate technically complex information for non-technical and senior audiences
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- Solid stakeholder engagement skills within complex Defence environments
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Mandatory Requirements
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Applicants must:
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- Be an Australian Citizen
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- Currently hold a PV or TS-PA security clearance
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- Be based in the ACT region
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- Be available to work onsite at Brindabella Business Park, Majura, five days per week, unless otherwise approved by Defence
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- Successfully undertake a Defence Intelligence Suitability Assessment (DISA)
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- Complete required confidentiality and Defence Intelligence Group training requirements
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Limited work-from-home arrangements may be considered by Defence, however fully remote work outside the ACT region is not available.
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Engagement Details
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Role: Specialist Engineer – Capability Definition Document Development
n Level: Level 3 – Advanced Practitioner
n Location: Brindabella Business Park, Majura ACT
n Commencement: 20 October 2026
n Initial Contract End: 19 October 2029
n Extension Options: Up to 2 × 12 months
n Engagement: Full time
n Delivery: Via a Defence Prime
n Security: Current PV or TS-PA mandatory