ICT Engineer (Test, Evaluation & Release)

Department of Defence; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Defence is seeking an experienced ICT Engineer (Test, Evaluation & Release) to lead and execute robust testing policies and strategies that align with Defence’s objectives. You will contribute to Governance and Assurance within a growing T&E team, mentoring peers and delivering capability across complex projects.

As an EL1 ICT Engineer in DDG, you may lead a team of ICT test professionals or work individually as the test and evaluation SME, supporting Defence digital platforms

Job description

ICT Engineer (Test, Evaluation & Release)

We are seeking an experienced Test and Evaluation Manager to develop and execute comprehensive testing policies, plans and strategies to ensure Programs and Projects align to Defence’s test objectives.

We have three core priorities: building best-in-class people to support Defence Digital Group (DDG’s) efforts, underpinned by best-in-class global platforms, supported by best-in-class sovereign capabilities. Our goal is to provide our warfighters the appropriate technologies needed to fight and win in the digital age.

This role will be part of a larger T&E team which collectively not only gets involved directly with Projects to facilitate T&E but also has a role in Governance and Assurance. This is a role within a growing Branch, and you will be instrumental in helping to build both human and technical capabilities to achieve the Defence mission.

About our Team

You will be part of a team of ICT professionals working with complex projects across key Digital domains in Enterprise Systems Division within Defence Digital Group (DDG). This role will provide technical expertise, mentorship and coaching in a matrixed construct, as teams and individuals work across projects as needed.

As an EL1 ICT Engineer in DDG you may either:

• Lead a team of ICT test professionals experienced in key technology platforms/products; or
• Work individually on projects as the test and evaluation SME.

We commit to providing additional professionalisation for the right candidate so you can continue to grow and develop your career.

Our Ideal Candidate

You will have two or more of the following:

• Experience developing and leading a multi-skilled testing team;
• Experience exercising independent analytical skills and judgement when interpreting policies and applying practices and procedures within the Test realm;
• Experience in providing test assurance and test governance;
• Experience engaging with stakeholders to understand their expectations, requirements and concerns;
• Experience in or knowledge of the development of the Capability Life Cycle testing process, including approval and endorsement of documentation sets; and
• Experience in or knowledge of supporting programs/projects to meet their test responsibilities.
• We want you to be someone who is going to keep learning, wants to continue a career with us, and brings resilience to situations where requirements are shifting and changing with Government and Enterprise needs.

Security Clearance

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 1”.

The key duties of the position include:

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Test and Evaluation Manager to develop and execute comprehensive testing policies, plans and strategies to ensure Programs and Projects align to Defence’s test objectives.

We have three core priorities: building best-in-class people to support Defence Digital Group (DDG’s) efforts, underpinned by best-in-class global platforms, supported by best-in-class sovereign capabilities. Our goal is to provide our warfighters the appropriate technologies needed to fight and win in the digital age.

This role will be part of larger T&E team which collectively not only gets involved directly with Projects to facilitate T&E but also has a role in Governance and Assurance. This is a role within a growing Branch, and you will be instrumental in helping to build both human and technical capabilities to achieve the Defence mission.

About our Team

You will be part of a team of ICT professionals working with complex projects across key Digital domains in Enterprise Systems Division within Defence Digital Group (DDG). This role will provide technical expertise, mentorship and coaching in a matrixed construct, as teams and individuals work across projects as needed.

As an EL1 ICT Engineer in DDG you may either:

• Lead a team of ICT test professionals experienced in key technology platforms/products; or
• Work individually on projects as the test and evaluation SME.

We commit to providing additional professionalisation for the right candidate so you can continue to grow and develop your career.

Our Ideal Candidate

You will have two or more of the following:

• Experience developing and leading a multi-skilled testing team;
• Experience exercising independent analytical skills and judgement when interpreting policies and applying practices and procedures within the Test realm;
• Experience in providing test assurance and test governance;
• Experience engaging with stakeholders to understand their expectations, requirements and concerns;
• Experience in or knowledge of the development of the Capability Life Cycle testing process, including approval and endorsement of documentation sets; and
• Experience in or knowledge of supporting programs/projects to meet their test responsibilities.
• We want you to be someone who is going to keep learning, wants to continue a career with us, and brings resilience to situations where requirements are shifting and changing with Government and Enterprise needs.

Security Clearance

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 1”.

Eligibility

Security Clearance

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 1”.

Getting to know the Department of Defence

The Department of Defence employs around 18,000 Australian Public Service (APS) employees. Defence APS employees work in a wide variety of critical roles, Australia wide, enabling our three services Navy, Army and Air Force, to do their job. Defence has a range of Australian Public Service (APS) career opportunities that offer interesting, challenging, and unique work. Our workforce includes administrative support, accountants, intelligence analysts, engineers, policy advisors, graphic designers, lawyers, social workers, IT specialists and contract managers to name a few. We offer a rewarding career that includes professional development, work-life balance, recognition, a flexible and supportive work environment and a diverse workforce. To find out more about a career with Defence please visit https://www.defence.gov.au/jobs-careers