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Role Title:
Systems Specialist Software/Standards/Maintenance - AFHQ
Role Description:




This function will work under limited supervision of the VCDF Task Lead as the specification's developer for all AIR **** software aspects. In addition, they will research the standards relevant to all project elements, with the exception of facilities, and generate the Function and Performance Specifications (FPS) for the maintenance of project elements with the exception of facilities. The role is under Air warfare System Project Office (AWSPO) in conjunction with Air Force Head Quarters (AFHQ). The successful candidate can be based out of either RAAF Base Williamtown, near Newcastle or Russell Office, in Canberra.
The Defence project AIR **** will deliver a Future Lead-In Fighter System (FLIFS) inclusive of aircraft, simulators, facilities, ground support equipment, training material and contracted services, and this role is a key element in delivering this capability for Defence.
Essential Requirements:
Develop high quality, traceable software FPS and artefacts for the FLIFS aircraft platform, simulators, training solutions, maintenance and operational interfaces with contracted services and live, virtual, and constructive (LVC) training systems
Develop high quality, traceable maintenance FPS and artefacts for the FLIFS aircraft platform, simulators, training solutions and LVC training systems
Represent VCDF at various forums with a wide range of stakeholders,



including operators and delivery agents
Draft ASDEFCON Data Item Descriptions (DID)
Participate in commercial activities
Collaborate to build and sustain effective relationships, identify and minimise or eliminate capability risks, and resolve complex issues to achieve business outcomes
Present verbal and written reports to committees and boards
Applying strategic guidance in delivering a FLIFS
Completing FPS for software elements of aircraft platform, simulators, training solutions and LVC training systems
Completing FPS for standards elements of aircraft platform, simulators, training solutions and LVC training systems
Completing FPS for maintenance elements of aircraft platform, simulators, training solutions and LVC training systems
Populating a systems engineering database(s)
Evaluating and reporting on tendersConducting vendor requirements reviews
Desirable Requirements:
Analytical skills (Essential)
High level writing skills
Presentation skills (Essential)
Software skills (Essential)
Graduate with an appropriate degree (Important)
Experienced in Capability Development (Important)
Experienced in Defence Acquisition (Important)
Experienced in aircraft acquisition (Important)
Required Security Clearance Level:
Active NV1 Clearance required for this position (essential)
Location:
- Work to be undertaken onsite with preferred location being RAAF Base Williamtown. However, Canberra (Russell Offices) may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Ability to travel (Desirable)
Weekly Hours:
- Monday to Friday / 40 hours per week
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📌 Systems Specialist Software/Standards/Maintenance – Afhq (Sydney)
🏢 Amentum
📍 Sydney