Geoscience Australia values the lands, water and sky as we work to deepen a shared understanding of Country and Earth. We respect First Nations peoples and their enduring connection, contribution and obligations to Country. Reflecting on our shared history, we are committed to listen and learn.

About us

Geoscience Australia brings together science, data and technology to provide geoscience insights that inform decision-making by government and industry, support innovation, and contribute to Australia's safety, resilience and prosperity.

Our work spans the Australian continent, marine jurisdiction and Antarctic territory, from space to the Earth’s core. We deliver national-scale data, services and infrastructure and work with partners to deepen understanding of Australia and respond to the opportunities and challenges facing our nation.

Our culture

Our strength lies in our people, including our diversity in backgrounds, skills and experiences, and the way we work together to respond to the emerging needs of our work. We value diversity in gender, backgrounds, culture, and experiences of our employees and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace culture that ensures everyone has equal opportunity to contribute, participate and progress. Applications from people who reflect this diversity are encouraged.

Our workplace is committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees and offers a variety of flexible working arrangements to enhance flexibility, including remote working arrangements.

What we can offer you

At Geoscience Australia, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to nationally significant science, data and technology that makes a difference to Australia. You’ll work alongside people with diverse expertise and experience,



with opportunities to learn, develop and contribute to work with real‑world impact.

We offer competitive employment conditions, flexible working arrangements and a range of benefits that support the wellbeing and development of our people.

Our team

The Australian and New Zealand Governments are collaborating on a project to deliver improved position, navigation, and timing services across both countries with a Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS) capability. Named the Southern Positioning Augmentation Network (SouthPAN), the regional SBAS capability will be utilised by a broad range of industry sectors, including transport, resources, agriculture, spatial, and utilities.

The SouthPAN project is a joint undertaking between Geoscience Australia and Land Information New Zealand and the project team comprises people from both organisations. The project will work with the prime systems integrator, providing government furnished elements and evidence of oversight and assurance during the establishment phase. Geoscience Australia and Land Information New Zealand will continue to work with the prime following the completion of the project to maintain and improve the SBAS capability over its 15-year sustainment period.

More information is available on www.ga.gov.au/southpan.

The role





We have an opportunity for a Systems Engineer in the SouthPAN project team. The Systems Engineer is responsible for working with a prime systems integrator and the project team to elicit stakeholder needs and expectations, develop and maintain customer requirements, participate in technical reviews, ensure the effective integration of engineering specialties, participate in verification & validation activities, and develop engineering processes and procedures.

In this role you will:

- Provide specialist technical advice and guidance on systems engineering and technical assurance for assigned components of the SouthPAN capability.
- Translate high-level project goals into structured engineering tasks and activities for a small specialist team or external partners, and oversee their progress to meet quality and compliance standards.
- Develop and maintain engineering processes, protocols and documentation, ensuring alignment with relevant frameworks and contractual requirements.
- Conduct quality assurance, verification and validation activities, including analysis of complex technical data.
- Manage and report on specialist risks and issues, escalating when appropriate.
- Coordinate technical testing and participate in reviews with the prime systems integrator, ensuring government assurance obligations are met.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, anticipating and responding to needs to achieve project outcomes.
- Prepare clear and accurate technical documentation, reports and briefings to support decision-making.
- Maintain skilled expertise and contribute to continuous improvement within your area of technical responsibility.

To be successful in the role

📌 Systems Engineer (Canberra)
🏢 Geoscience Australia
📍 Canberra