APS 6 - Technical Assessor

Australian Department of Defence; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BDCP payment

Job summary

Australian Department of Defence in Sydney is seeking a Senior Technical Assessor within the Defence Export Controls Assessments section. You will determine the export control status of military and dual-use items, software and technology, and help drive Australia’s participation in international regimes.

The role offers an opportunity to build relationships across government, industry and academia, contributing to robust knowledge sharing on advancing technologies and export control

Qualifications

• Formal qualifications in science or engineering are required.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to problem solve.

Responsibilities

• Determine the export control status of military and dual-use items, software and technology.
• Support Australia’s export controls and contribute to multilateral regimes.
• Build and maintain relationships across government, industry and academia to share knowledge on developments and implications.
• Represent Australia in international meetings where required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Science or Engineering degree

Tools

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Job description

Australian Department of Defence – Sydney CBD NSW

1d ago , from Australian Department of Defence

• $99,733 - $112,431 + 10% BDCP + up to 15.4% Superannuation
• Russell - ACT, Sydney CBD - NSW

The Role

APS 6 Senior Technical Assessors within the Defence Export Controls Assessments section determine the export control status of a wide range of military and dual-use items, software and technology. Senior Technical Assessors support Australia’s technical contributions to multilateral export control regimes, driving the development of international and Australian export controls. You will also build and maintain a range of relationships across government, industry and academia, with a view to ensuring a robust two-way sharing of knowledge on technological developments and associated export control ramifications.

This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in Defence as a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP). This enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the base salary otherwise payable under the Defence Enterprise Collective Agreement (DECA), for positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to Defence capability. For further information, please contact the contact officer.

About our Team

Defence Export Controls (DEC) is the Commonwealth regulator of military and dual-use exports and Foreign Work Authorisations. DEC supports government, industry, higher education, research sectors and individuals to meet their obligations under Australia’s export controls and Safeguarding Australia’s Military Secrets legislative frameworks. Through its operations, DEC plays a fundamental role in ensuring Australia upholds its international obligations, including participation in multilateral export control regimes. The Assessments section within DEC safeguards Australia’s sensitive military knowledge, national security, Defence interests and international relations by delivering robust, evidence-based technical and risk assessments that support Australia’s international commitments and counter-proliferation objectives. This work may also include representing Australia in international meetings

Our Ideal Candidate

Senior Technical Assessors have in-depth scientific and technological expertise. Formal qualifications in science or engineering are required. Senior Technical Assessors work independently, with the opportunity for reasonable autonomy, and will be accountable for the outcomes of their work. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to exercise sound decision-making and judgement, to actively manage key stakeholder relationships, and to thrive in a high-paced environment. You should have strong analytical skills, excellent communication skills and the ability to problem solve and be collaborative.