Canberra, ACT Based | Requires a current AGSVA NV1 Clearance | 11-Month Engagement

About Us

IAG Defence & National Security (DNS) is part of IAG, a specialist advisory firm supporting complex infrastructure, Defence and national security programs across Australia. Our DNS team works closely with Commonwealth agencies and industry partners to deliver specialist expertise into nationally significant programs. Our success depends on our ability to identify, engage and mobilise highly specialised talent quickly and effectively.

IAG is recognised as a Veteran Friendly Employer under the Veteran Employment Program.

The Role

We're looking for an experienced Communications Engineer to provide specialist high-frequency (HF) engineering support to a Defence communications capability in Canberra, covering both its sustainment and its enhancement. You'll bring extensive HF expertise to system design, analysis and performance evaluation, and give high-quality engineering feedback on contractor deliverables.

You'll work as part of the wider project team, taking part in design reviews, technical working groups and engineering governance, and exercising authorised engineering delegation while keeping oversight of technical risks. The role suits a chartered engineer with leadership experience, who can coach and guide others in implementing change.

Key Responsibilities

- Apply extensive HF engineering expertise, including system design, analysis and performance evaluation
- Review, interpret and assess engineering drawings, schematics and technical documentation, and provide engineering feedback on contract deliverables
- Develop, review and maintain engineering documentation, including design reports, test procedures,



technical assessments and the broader engineering documentation suite
- Support the integration, verification, validation and troubleshooting of HF subsystems against system requirements and engineering best practice
- Provide expert technical advice and take part in design reviews, technical working groups and engineering governance with internal stakeholders and external vendors
- Exercise authorised engineering delegation and maintain oversight of technical risks
- Collaborate with the wider project team to deliver engineering input across all discipline areas
- Coordinate and facilitate workshops with the engineering team and project stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with quality management system requirements for engineering processes and documentation

Required

- Chartered Professional Engineer status (or equivalent), or the ability to attain it
- Tertiary qualifications in Communications Engineering or equivalent experience
- Extensive expertise in HF engineering, including system design, analysis and performance evaluation
- Knowledge of and experience in the One Defence Capability System (ODCS)
- ASDEFCON suite experience
- Experience in leadership and management roles, with the ability to coach and guide teams in implementing strategy and change
- Experience in capability projects in a Defence environment highly regarded
- Understanding of technical,



logistical and operational requirements in capability delivery, and of applicable Defence policy and legislation, highly regarded
- Experience working in cross-functional teams of diverse technical specialisations highly regarded

Salary

$170,000 - $175,000 (Package incl. Super), pro rata for the duration of this engagement

Engagement Details

- Location: Canberra, ACT
- No remote option

What We Offer

With offices in Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra, we're a tight-knit team working across some of Australia's most critical Defence and national security programs. We value expertise, collaboration and flexibility, providing our people with opportunities to contribute to meaningful and technically challenging projects. We can offer outstanding work, great people, great culture, great conditions, and an all-round great time whilst you continue building a rewarding career in the Defence and national security sector. As part of IAG, you'll be joining a team of more than 250 professionals.

Most opportunities advertised by IAG Defence & National Security are subject to client approval, security validation and contractual confirmation. Employment or engagement will only be offered following successful client acceptance and completion of all required pre-engagement checks and onboarding activities.

Please Note

As this role may support a Defence program, a Defence employment moratorium period may apply to current or recently separated ADF/APS personnel seeking to move into industry roles. If you are currently serving or have recently left Defence, we'd recommend confirming your eligibility to apply before submitting.

📌 Communications Engineer (Canberra)
🏢 IAG Defence and National Security
📍 Canberra