Canberra, Australia | Posted on 01/10/2026
Initial Contract Duration 12 months
Job Opening Status Open
Extension Options 3
Experience level DSS Level 3 – Advanced Practitioner (Specialist Engineering – Communications Network Engineering)
Location ACT
Security Clearance NV1
Province Australian Capital Territory
Country Australia
Postal Code ****
Working Arrangements
Russell Offices, ACT.
Must be able to work remotely/off-site as required, with regular in-person meetings at Army HQ.
220 days/yr, T&M.;
Travel as directed.
Essential CriteriaDemonstrated experience in Systems Engineering Management rolesDegree in Engineering, Computer Science or a relevant field for C4 designExcellent knowledge of MS Office, databases and information systemsExcellent organisational and leadership skillsOutstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
Job Description
Defence is seeking a Level 3 Design Lead to support a command, control, communications, computing, ISR and electronic warfare (C4ISREW) capability program.
Sitting within the program's Capability Management Office,



the Design Lead supports the Program Architect with technical leadership and systems engineering management across capability architecture and system design.
The role assures technical coherence of capability design and integration, ensures compliance with Defence engineering policies, standards and integration frameworks, and leads senior technical stakeholder engagement across Defence, Government and international partners.
Key duties: understudy and support the Program Architect; senior technical engagement on tranche and sub-system design; prepare written briefs for senior Defence committees and boards; support Business Case development and deliver briefings; participate in relevant Defence design and integration working groups; oversee capability development and risk-reduction activities and advise on maturity for Commonwealth acceptance; input to and review the Operational Concept Document, Test and Evaluation Management Plan, Program Strategy and related capability documentation; provide technical leadership across systems engineering teams; support audits and program governance.
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