Profectus is seeking an experienced Communications Engineer to support the modernisation of command, control, communications and computing (C4) capability within an Australian Government agency. You will provide specialist communications and systems engineering advice to a capability development team responsible for defining capability needs and informing future acquisition decisions. The work covers tactical communications and networking, capability documentation, technical risk analysis and the review of contractor deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and maintain capability documentation including operational concepts, user needs statements, requirements, technical standards and architectures
- Provide specialist advice on tactical communications, networking, satellite communications and cryptographic systems
- Analyse technical risks, constraints and opportunities and develop recommendations to inform capability decisions
- Support the planning and delivery of technical investigations, risk reduction activities, demonstrations, trials and evaluations
- Prepare technical assessments, briefing material and decision support products
- Engage with government and industry stakeholders to align capability requirements and technical approaches
- Contribute to system architectures, standards, integration guidance and design products
- Participate in communications and systems engineering working groups and governance forums
- Review contractor deliverables and advise on suitability, maturity and alignment with requirements and standards
- Support assurance, audit and reporting activities across capability development and integration initiatives





Required Experience

- Demonstrated experience in communications, networking, ICT or systems engineering roles within government or similarly secure environments
- Knowledge of tactical communications, networking and C4 technologies
- Experience developing or reviewing technical documentation, requirements or engineering assessments
- Ability to analyse technical risks, issues and integration challenges
- Solid stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in communications, telecommunications, ICT or systems engineering

Desirable Experience

- Knowledge of government capability lifecycle and governance processes
- Experience supporting capability development, acquisition, integration or sustainment activities
- Understanding of tactical networks and communications architectures
- Experience supporting trials, demonstrations, evaluations or risk reduction activities
- Familiarity with systems engineering methods, standards and architecture development
- Degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, ICT, Computer Science, Systems Engineering or a related discipline

Security Clearance Requirements

- Must be an Australian Citizen
- Must have a current AGSVA NV1 Security Clearance (minimum)

Working Arrangements

- Onsite
- Canberra
- Occasional travel may be required

Why Profectus Profectus partners with Australian Government agencies to deliver trusted ICT capability across complex delivery programs. We take a long term, relationship driven approach, supporting our people across the full lifecycle of their engagement while contributing to outcomes of national importance.

📌 Communications Engineer (Canberra)
🏢 Profectus
📍 Canberra