Newcastle, NSW or Canberra, ACT | Full-Time | NV1 Clearance Required

Your new company
Join a high-performing Defence capability team supporting the development of a major future platform and training capability. Working within a complex acquisition environment, you will contribute to the definition of software, engineering standards and maintenance requirements that will support the delivery of a nationally significant program.

Your new role
As a Systems Specialist, you will be responsible for developing technical specifications relating to software, standards and maintenance requirements across a complex Defence capability. You will work closely with technical specialists, project teams and senior stakeholders to ensure requirements are clearly defined, traceable and aligned with project objectives.
Key responsibilities include:

- Developing functional and performance specifications for software and maintenance systems
- Researching and applying engineering and technical standards across capability elements
- Producing high-quality technical documentation and engineering artefacts
- Supporting tender evaluations and vendor requirement reviews
- Maintaining systems engineering databases and project data integrity
- Engaging with Defence, industry and project stakeholders to support capability outcomes
- Presenting technical findings and recommendations to governance forums and senior stakeholders

What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this opportunity,



you will possess:

- Active NV1 Security Clearance
- Experience in Systems Engineering, Requirements Development or Capability Development
- Strong technical writing and specification development skills
- Experience working with software systems, technical standards or maintenance frameworks
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving capability
- Experience working within Defence acquisition or complex engineering projects
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Experience using systems engineering databases and tools
- Relevant engineering, technical or related tertiary qualifications will be highly regarded

What you'll get in return

- Opportunity to contribute to a major Defence capability program
- Exposure to complex systems engineering and acquisition activities
- Work alongside experienced Defence and industry professionals
- Long-term career development opportunities
- Newcastle-based role with Canberra flexibility considered
- Diverse and technically challenging project setting
- Opportunity to influence capability outcomes from an early stage of development

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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📌 Software Standards Maintenance (Newcastle)
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