Digital Subject Matter Expert ( LIF-D SME)

Indigitise; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Indigitise in Canberra seeks a Digital Subject Matter Expert (LIF-D SME) to lead digital integration strategies within the Land Information and Capability domains. You will collaborate with LCD, VCDF, CASG teams to define LCS digital integration requirements and advise on future baselines.

The role focuses on designing integration concepts, documenting engagement outcomes, and coordinating with LIF-D SMEs to ensure consistent, end-to-end digital solutions for defence programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of the LCS and its design considerations.
• Understand integration of sub-components into capabilities.
• Record and share information on LIF-D engagements to enable collaboration across LIF-D SMEs and the LNIC integration/technical SME staff to achieve digital integration requirements for the LCS.
• Provide detailed advice on the integration requirements from a digital integration perspective (as opposed to physical integration).
• Liaise with Land Capability Division (LCD) and ViceChief of Defence Force (VCDF) representatives, and Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG) project teams to understand their scope and requirements and provide advice from an AHQ perspective regarding digital integration.
• LIF-D SME activities are coordinated through the LIF Product Line Lead, with LIF-D SMEs expected to report to the LNIC Executive team when required.
• Work within a team of LIF-D SMEs to ensure that Land programs are consistent in approach regarding LCS digital integration.
• On receipt of Land portfolio/program/project familiarisation from the LIF Coordinator, the LIF-D SME will provide enduring liaison with Land programs throughout the Defence Capability Model, advising Capability Operator (CO) representatives and CASG programs regarding digital integration needs and prioritisation.
• Advise LNIC Executives on proposed integration approaches and related recommendations for Land and other programs.
• Support the development of LCS Design (LCSD) products to inform LNIC staff and external stakeholders of digital integration requirements through the provision of LCS current and future baselines.

Job description

Digital Subject Matter Expert ( LIF-D SME)

Canberra, Australia | Posted on 05/11/2026

• a. Develop a deep and fundamental understanding of theLCS and its design considerations;
• b. Develop a detailed understanding of the integrationof sub-components into capabilities;
• c. Record and share information regarding LIF-Dengagements to enable a collaborative approach across LIF-D SMEs and the LNICintegration/technical SME staff to achieve digital integration requirements forthe LCS;
• d. Develop an understanding of concepts or a designwithin the LCS and provide detailed advice on the integration requirements froma digital integration perspective (as opposed to physical integration);
• e. Liaise with Land Capability Division (LCD) and ViceChief of Defence Force (VCDF) representatives, and Capability Acquisition andSustainment Group (CASG) project teams to understand their scope andrequirements and provide advice from an AHQ perspective regarding digitalintegration;
• f. LIF-D SME activities are coordinated through theLIF Product Line Lead, with LIF-D SMEs expected to report to the LNIC Executiveteam when required;
• g. Work within a team of LIF-D SMEs to ensure thatLand programs are consistent in approach regarding LCS digital integration;
• h. On receipt of Land portfolio/program/projectfamiliarisation from the LIF Coordinator, the LIF-D SME will provide enduringliaison with Land programs throughout the Defence Capability Model, advisingCapability Operator (CO) representatives and CASG programs regarding digitalintegration needs and prioritisation;
• i. Advise LNIC Executives on proposed integrationapproaches and related recommendations for Land and other programs;
• j. Support the development of LCS Design (LCSD)products to inform LNIC staff and external stakeholders of digital integrationrequirements through the provision of LCS current and future baselines.