Introduction Into Service SME – Land C4 Capability | NV1 | Canberra

Pinaka Technology Solutions Pty Ltd; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinaka Technology Solutions Pty Ltd is seeking an Introduction into Service SME to support the LC4 Program Assurance. The role coordinates capability transition activities across streams, ensuring readiness for operational employment and sustains governance arrangements.

Working with Army stakeholders, Functional Commands, sustainment agencies, Lead Delivery Agencies and industry partners, you will help transition LC4 capabilities into service, with NV1 clearance and onsite Russell Office

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in Introduction into Service and capability transition.
• Understanding of Defence Capability Lifecycle and Realisation Framework.
• Experience coordinating transition across multiple stakeholders.
• Experience developing readiness plans and governance artefacts.
• Strong written and verbal communication for briefs and reports.
• Engagement with ADF, APS, LDA and industry stakeholders.
• Ability to analyse readiness risks and provide evidence-based recommendations.
• NV1 security clearance (minimum) or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Introduction into Service plans, schedules and readiness artefacts.
• Coordinate activities to achieve capability transition milestones and decision points.
• Support planning for transition of interim and enduring capability solutions.
• Coordinate workforce, training, sustainment, logistics, support documentation and readiness inputs.
• Assess and report capability readiness status and risks.
• Identify transition issues and develop mitigation strategies.
• Engage with Army Commands, capability managers, sustainment agencies and industry.
• Coordinate stakeholder inputs to support readiness and transition outcomes.
• Support development of transition directives, implementation instructions and correspondence.
• Prepare governance reports, briefs and documentation.
• Support decision-making through evidence-based advice and analysis.
• Maintain auditable records of readiness assessments and decisions.
• Analyse transition dependencies across LC4 streams.
• Synchronise readiness and transition activities across LC4 Program.
• Contribute to LC4 Program Assurance activities and operate within the Assurance Team.
• Exercise sound judgement within delegated authority and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Intro into Service

Capability transition

Sustainment planning

Readiness assessments

Governance artefacts

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

NV1 clearance

Education

Project management qualification

Engineering degree

Logistics qualification

Systems degree

Business management degree

Job description

LC4 Introduction Into Service SME

Australian citizenship required. Must have an active Negative Vetting Level 1 (or higher) security clearance.

Location: Russell, ACT (Onsite).

RFQ Details

• RFQ ID: LCD-26-0048
• Agency: Department of Defence, Land Capability Division
• Closing Date: 12 October 2026
• Estimated Start Date: 1 January 2027
• Initial Contract Duration: 12 months, ending 31 December 2027
• Extension Term: 12 months
• Number of Extensions: 3
• Experience Level: Professional Contractor Work Level 2
• Security Clearance: Active NV1 required before commencement and throughout the engagement. The contractor must be capable of obtaining and maintaining NV2 if subsequently required.
• Location of Work: Russell Offices, R2, Level 4, Russell Drive, Russell, ACT 2600
• Working Arrangements: Remote or flexible work may be considered after contract award, subject to operational and security requirements. The contractor may be required to work from Commonwealth premises for all or part of the engagement, and flexible work is not guaranteed.
• Maximum Hours: Eight hours per day, 40 hours per week and 220 days per year

Job Details

The Land Command, Control, Communications and Computing (LC4) Program is responsible for planning, developing and delivering land command and control capabilities for the Australian Army and broader Joint Force.

The Introduction Into Service SME will work within the LC4 Program Assurance function, coordinating and assuring capability transition activities across assigned capability streams. The role will help ensure delivered capabilities are ready for operational employment and supported by appropriate sustainment, training, workforce, logistics and governance arrangements.

Working with capability delivery teams, Army stakeholders, Functional Commands, sustainment organisations, CASG and industry partners, the successful candidate will support the effective transition of LC4 capabilities into service.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Introduction into Service plans, schedules and readiness artefacts.
• Coordinate activities required to achieve capability transition milestones and decision points.
• Support planning for the transition of interim and enduring capability solutions.
• Coordinate workforce, training, sustainment, logistics, support documentation and operational readiness inputs.
• Assess and report on capability readiness status and associated risks.
• Identify capability transition issues and develop mitigation strategies.
• Engage with Army Functional Commands, capability managers, sustainment agencies, Lead Delivery Agencies and industry stakeholders.
• Coordinate stakeholder inputs required to support readiness and transition outcomes.
• Support the development of transition directives, implementation instructions and supporting correspondence.
• Prepare reports, briefs and documentation for governance and readiness forums.
• Support capability transition decision-making through evidence-based advice and analysis.
• Maintain auditable records of readiness assessments, decisions and supporting artefacts.
• Analyse transition dependencies across LC4 capability streams.
• Support synchronisation of readiness and transition activities across the LC4 Program.
• Contribute to assurance activities led by the LC4 Program Assurance Team.
• Operate collaboratively within the LC4 Program Assurance Team.
• Exercise sound judgement and initiative within delegated authority.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of LC4 Introduction into Service practices.

Technical Skills

• Introduction into Service and capability transition planning
• Capability readiness assessment and assurance
• Defence Capability Lifecycle and Capability Realisation Framework
• Sustainment, training, workforce and logistics coordination
• Transition schedules, governance artefacts and readiness reporting
• Land C4 capabilities and the Army operating environment
• Risk, issue and dependency analysis
• Executive briefs, reports and evidence-based recommendations

About the LC4 Program

The LC4 Program supports modernisation of the Land Network to ensure Army maintains a contemporary, interoperable and resilient command, control and communications capability. It operates through a multi-tranche approach that enables continuous and iterative capability development in response to emerging threats, changing operational requirements and advances in technology.

Program delivery is undertaken by integrated teams within Army Headquarters, working with Functional Commands, Lead Delivery Agencies, industry and other Defence stakeholders.

Selection Criteria

Essential Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated experience in Introduction into Service, capability transition, sustainment planning or capability readiness activities.
• Sound understanding of the Defence Capability Lifecycle and Capability Realisation Framework.
• Experience coordinating transition activities across multiple stakeholders and organisations.
• Experience developing readiness assessments, transition plans or related governance artefacts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of briefs, reports and governance documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with ADF, APS, LDA and industry stakeholders.
• Ability to analyse readiness risks and provide evidence-based recommendations.
• NV1 security clearance (minimum), or ability to obtain and maintain.

Desirable Qualifications and Skills

• Formal qualifications in project management, logistics, engineering, systems, business management or a related discipline.
• Experience working within Army, LDA, Joint Capabilities Group or a comparable Defence organisation.
• Familiarity with sustainment, training, workforce generation and logistics management frameworks.
• Experience supporting capability acceptance, transition, sustainment handover or operational release activities.
• Knowledge of Land C4 capabilities and the Army operating environment.
• Military experience, or exposure to Army headquarters, exercises or operational activities.

Why choose Pinaka

We know the government ICT market and we keep things straightforward. We take time to understand your background, your goals and the type of role that suits you. We believe transparency is about more than rates and our margins are fair and always disclosed.

What you can expect from us...

1. Fair, disclosed margins
2. Clear communication at every stage
3. Honest advice on fit and competitiveness
4. Visibility on submissions and process status
5. A professional and respectful experience

How you are paid...

You choose what's best for you.

1. PAYG through Pinaka
2. Third-party payroll
3. Self-employed (own ABN)
   With a single, transparent and fixed margin, we ensure compliance to all state and payroll laws. So that is one less thing for you to worry about.