Newcastle, NSW or Canberra, ACT | Full-Time | NV1 Clearance RequiredYour new company An opportunity exists for an experienced Systems Engineering professional to support the development of a major Defence capability. Working within a complex acquisition environment, you will contribute to the definition, development and management of requirements across a large-scale, high-profile program involving advanced platforms, training systems and associated support capabilities.
Your new role
As the Requirements Development Lead, you will play a key role in the development and management of technical requirements across multiple capability streams. Working closely with Defence stakeholders, subject-matter experts and project teams, you will help shape capability outcomes through robust systems engineering practices and stakeholder engagement.
Key responsibilities will include
- Developing high-quality, traceable functional and performance specifications
- Leading requirements' development activities across complex systems and training solutions
- Engaging with stakeholders across Defence, industry and delivery organisations
- Drafting procurement and contractual documentation
- Populating and maintaining systems engineering databases
- Supporting tender evaluation and vendor engagement activities
- Conducting requirements reviews and risk assessments
- Presenting technical findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders and governance forums
- Supporting broader capability development and acquisition activities
What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will possess:
- An active NV1 security clearance
- Demonstrated systems engineering or requirements development experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
- Excellent written communication and technical documentation skills
- The ability to engage and influence a diverse range of stakeholders
- Experience working within Defence acquisition, capability development or complex engineering environments
- Experience developing specifications, requirements and technical artefacts
- Strong presentation and stakeholder management skills
- Engineering qualifications will be highly regarded
- Experience supporting major aerospace, Defence or complex capability programs will be advantageous
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 within a high-profile project environment
- Newcastle-based role with potential Canberra flexibility
- Collaborative team setting with significant stakeholder engagement opportunities
What you need to do now
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📌 Systems Specialist: Requirements Development Lead (Canberra)
🏢 Hays
📍 Canberra