Modelling and Operational Analysis Simulation System

Amentum; Port Stephens Council; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an MOASS Specialist to support accreditation, operation and sustainment of a critical Defence simulation capability at RAAF Base Williamtown. This part-time role requires working with stakeholders and performing technical tasks to grant Authority to Operate (ATO) at required security levels.

You will engage in complex engineering environments, with scripting in LUA and ongoing system maintenance to ensure availability for Defence Training, Test and Development activities.

Qualifications

• Experience operating in secure, regulated ICT environments.
• Experience supporting system accreditation, sustainment and operational use within Defence or government.

Responsibilities

• Deliver MOASS security accreditation and Authorization activities, including preparation of ATO documentation.
• Provide simulation system, software and network technical support for complex engineering environments, including LUA scripting.
• Establish, document and maintain MOASS configurations, baselines, procedures and security controls.
• Design, implement and support system changes, upgrades and sustainment activities.
• Monitor system performance, capacity and reliability, and support ICT security accreditation.

Skills

LUA scripting

Programming

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Security accreditation

Tools

System configuration tools

Job description

Amentum is a leader in global engineering, project management and solutionsintegration, trusted to modernise the most critical missions anywhere in the world.Driven to create a safer, smarter, cleaner world, we innovate as a team of inventivedoers passionate about making a difference. Underpinned by a strong culture of ethics,safety and inclusivity. Amentum is fiercely committed to operational excellence and
successful execution.

Are you seeking a career that offers a healthy work-life balance, a friendly companyculture, and engagement with a supportive community?

We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow andsucceed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities todevelop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do theright thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attractthe best talent.

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We putpeople at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed bysupporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental healthand a sense of belonging for all employees.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, please refer to our EnterpriseAgreement and www.fairwork.gov.au for more information.

About the Role

An opportunity exists for an experienced Modelling and Operational Analysis Simulation System (MOASS) Specialist to support the accreditation, operation, and sustainment of a critical Defence simulation capability. This is a part-time role.

Working under limited direction, the successful candidate will undertake complex and specialised technical tasks to enable the Commonwealth of Australia (CoA) to grant Authority to Operate (ATO) for the Modelling and Operational Analysis Simulation System (MOASS) at required security levels.

This role will also provide interim system maintenance and administration support prior to full accreditation, ensuring MOASS is available and reliable for Defence Training, Test and Development (TTD) activities. The position requires regular engagement with stakeholders at all levels and acting as a primary point of contact for system and accreditation enquiries.

What’s Involved

• Delivering MOASS security accreditation and Authorisation activities, including preparation of ATO documentation in consultation with the approving Delegate, in accordance with the ISM, SAPMAN, and the system Concept of Operations.
• Providing simulation system, software and network technical support for complex engineering environments, including software development and scripting (including LUA) to deliver bespoke analytical tools and rapid‑turnaround modelling outcomes.
• Establishing, documenting and maintaining MOASS system configurations, baselines, technical procedures and security controls, along with user account management, system documentation and databases.
• Designing, implementing and supporting system changes, upgrades and sustainment activities (including patches, service packs and security configuration) in consultation with security authorities.
• Monitoring system performance, capacity and reliability, managing obsolescence, and supporting ongoing ICT security accreditation to ensure MOASS availability and compliance.

Who we’re Looking For

You are a highly capable technical specialist with experience operating in secure, regulated ICT environments, able to work independently on complex systems. You bring strong stakeholder engagement skills and can communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical audiences.

Experience supporting system accreditation, sustainment and operational use within Defence or government environments will be highly regarded.

You’ll Need

• Top Secret – Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance
• Eligibility to work as DISP Level 3/4 personnel
• Demonstrated experience with programming and scripting languages, including LUA
• Experience supporting secure ICT systems and working within security accreditation frameworks (e.g. ISM, SAPMAN)
• Strong analytical capability and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively in complex operational environments.

Required Security Clearance Level

TSPV

Location

RAAF Base Williamtown

Weekly Hours

16 Hours - part-time (Monday-Friday)