Maritime Systems Engineering Lead - Cross-Disciplinary

Australian Department of Defence; Canberra; On-site; AUD 124,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BDCP payment

Job summary

Australian Department of Defence is seeking a Systems Engineering Lead to shape the delivery of complex maritime capability for the Royal Australian Navy and the Australian Government. You will work across the OPSS portfolio, guiding engineering delivery, capability integration and problem solving across demanding maritime projects.

The role sits at the intersection of engineering, acquisition, supportability and delivery, requiring systems thinking, stakeholder collaboration and strong

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading teams and mentoring staff.
• Ability to coordinate complex activities across technical and organisational boundaries.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in Defence acquisition, systems engineering, verification and validation.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering teams across multiple maritime projects.
• Provide engineering governance and technical leadership.
• Engage with project managers, industry partners and stakeholders to deliver capability outcomes.
• Balance technical judgement with practical delivery across boundaries.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Systems thinking

Mentoring staff

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Australian Department of Defence is seeking a Systems Engineering Lead to shape the delivery of complex maritime capability for the Royal Australian Navy and the Australian Government. You will work across the OPSS portfolio, guiding engineering delivery, capability integration and problem solving across demanding maritime projects.

The role sits at the intersection of engineering, acquisition, supportability and delivery, requiring systems thinking, stakeholder collaboration and strong