Defense Technical Officer – Testing, Compliance & Advisory

Department of Defence; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Defence invites applications for a Technical Officer to provide maintenance and support advice or testing services for land materiel capabilities, working in a small team. You will help ensure safety, fitness for purpose and environmental compliance across diverse systems including vehicles, weapons, communications and more.

Successful candidates will meet mandatory AQF Level 5 qualifications and have a track record of contributing to technical outcomes, risk analysis, and

Qualifications

• This technical position requires an AQF Level 5 qualification or equivalent work experience.
• Experience as a technical officer contributing to technical outcomes, including risk analysis and reporting.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to work with stakeholders.
• Ability to operate within a Technical Regulatory Framework and Defence standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance and support advice or testing services to capability systems.
• Investigate and expose risks, analyse technical issues, and develop recommendations.
• Build and sustain positive relationships within the team and with stakeholders.
• Communicate clearly in written and spoken form; coordinate with project offices.
• Operate within a Technical Regulatory Framework and Defence procedures.

Skills

Electrical/Electronics

Mechanical/Materials

Mechatronics

Automotive

Communications

Systems Engineering

Textiles

Biomedical

Chemical

Aerospace

Weapons

Petroleum Operations

Mechanical Drafting

Test and Evaluation

Reliability Engineering

Education

AQF Level 5 qualification in a relevant technical domain

Job description

The Department of Defence invites applications for a Technical Officer to provide maintenance and support advice or testing services for land materiel capabilities, working in a small team. You will help ensure safety, fitness for purpose and environmental compliance across diverse systems including vehicles, weapons, communications and more.

Successful candidates will meet mandatory AQF Level 5 qualifications and have a track record of contributing to technical outcomes, risk analysis, and