Project Engineer / Transition Manager

IAG Defence and National Security; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IAG Defence & National Security in Australia is seeking an experienced Project Engineer / Transition Manager to support a Commonwealth program in Cairns. The role focuses on moving capabilities from acquisition into service and sustainment, with engineering and project management responsibilities.

Applicants should have engineering qualifications, Defence acquisition and sustainment experience, and the ability to work across engineering, logistics and commercial disciplines.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification and experience.
• Experience transitioning capabilities from acquisition into service or sustainment.
• Experience preparing project documentation across capability life cycle.
• Experience in Defence acquisition and sustainment.

Responsibilities

• Support project management in transitioning capabilities from acquisition into service and sustainment
• Support the office across engineering, project and program management, materiel logistics, corporate performance and commercial disciplines
• Act as a point of contact between external and internal stakeholders, as assigned
• Investigate emerging projects and capabilities, including market research
• Prepare project, transition, introduction-into-service and sustainment documentation throughout the capability life cycle
• Exercise technical authority within the limits set by the principal engineers

Skills

Engineering experience

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Cairns, QLD Based | Requires a current AGSVA NV1 Clearance | 2-Year Engagement

About Us

IAG Defence & National Security (DNS) is part of IAG, a specialist advisory firm supporting complex infrastructure, Defence and national security programs across Australia. Our DNS team works closely with Commonwealth agencies and industry partners to deliver specialist expertise into nationally significant programs. Our success depends on our ability to identify, engage and mobilise highly specialised talent quickly and effectively. IAG is recognised as a Veteran Friendly Employer under the Veteran Employment Program.

Do you have prior ADF experience? We highly value ADF experience and skills, whether as a permanent member or a reservist.

The Role

We're looking for an experienced Project Engineer / Transition Manager to augment the Commonwealth team in a Defence program office's projects department in Cairns. You'll support project management in moving capabilities from acquisition projects into service and sustainment, and support the office across engineering, project and program management, materiel logistics, corporate performance and commercial work.

You’ll work on tasks allocated by the project manager, acting as a point of contact between external and internal stakeholders, and you’ll exercise technical authority within the limits set by the principal engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Support project management in transitioning capabilities from acquisition projects into service and sustainment
• Support the office across engineering, project and program management, materiel logistics, corporate performance and commercial disciplines
• Act as a point of contact between external and internal stakeholders, as assigned
• Investigate emerging projects and capabilities, including market research
• Prepare project, transition, introduction-into-service and sustainment documentation throughout the capability life cycle
• Exercise technical authority within the limits set by the principal engineers

Required

• Engineering qualification and experience
• Experience transitioning capabilities from acquisition into service or sustainment
• Experience preparing project, transition and sustainment documentation across the capability life cycle
• Experience in Defence acquisition and sustainment
• Ability to exercise delegated technical authority within set limits
• Experience working across engineering, project management, logistics and commercial disciplines

Engagement Details

• Location: Cairns, QLD

What We Offer

With offices in Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra, we're a tight-knit team working across some of Australia's most critical Defence and national security programs. We value expertise, collaboration and flexibility, providing our people with opportunities to contribute to meaningful and technically challenging projects.

We can offer great work, great people, great culture, great conditions, and an all-round great time whilst you continue building a rewarding career in the Defence and national security sector. As part of IAG, you'll be joining a team of more than 250 professionals.

Most opportunities advertised by IAG Defence & National Security are subject to client approval, security validation and contractual confirmation. Employment or engagement will only be offered following successful client acceptance and completion of all required pre-engagement checks and onboarding activities.

Please Note

As this role may support a Defence program, a Defence employment moratorium period may apply to current or recently separated ADF/APS personnel seeking to move into industry roles. If you are currently serving or have recently left Defence, we'd recommend confirming your eligibility to apply before submitting.