Senior Consultant - Systems Engineering

SYSTRA ANZ

Canberra

On-site

AUD 150,000 - 175,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements
Generous paid parental leave
Continuous learning opportunities

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Canberra is seeking a Senior Consultant - Systems Engineering. This role will focus on leading engineering activities for Defence clients, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing expert advice. Candidates must have NV1 Defence Security Clearance and experience in managing complex engineering processes. The position offers competitive pay and benefits, including flexible working arrangements and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

  • Must have NV1 Defence Security Clearance.
  • Experience in managing complex engineering processes.
  • Proficiency in liaising with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex engineering activities for Defence clients.
  • Liaise with stakeholders and manage contractors.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Complex problem solving
Stakeholder engagement
Regulatory compliance
Analytical skills
Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or relevant field

Job description

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Base pay range

A$150,000.00/yr - A$175,000.00/yr

The Senior Consultant - Systems Engineering will play a vital role in leading complex engineering activities for our Defence clients, providing expert technical guidance, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and supporting both stakeholder engagement and the professional development of engineering teams.

A NV1 Defence Security Clearance is essential for this role

About the role:

  • Perform complex engineering activities, including engineering change proposals (ECPs), configuration control boards (CCBs), and support system working groups (SSWGs).
  • Liaise with stakeholders and manage contractors to obtain or provide engineering advice.
  • Exercise assigned engineering authorities and comply with technical regulatory delegations in accordance with relevant management systems.
  • Apply engineering judgment to identify issues and uncertainties, incorporating these considerations into planning, decision-making, and priority setting.
  • Provide expert advice and recommendations for the advancement of engineering principles, techniques, methods, and regulations.
  • Assess and review technical and design packages, plan and scope activities, provide recommendations, and contribute to implementation.
  • Evaluate delivered materials and ensure compliance with requirements, policies, legislative, and regulatory frameworks.
  • Monitor and address safety considerations within engineering change management processes.
  • Manage team and work area workflows and resources, prepare work plans with measurable outcomes and milestones.


About you:

  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex engineering processes and activities in Defence.
  • Experience liaising with multiple stakeholders and managing contractor relationships effectively.
  • Proven capability in exercising engineering authority and operating within regulatory frameworks.
  • Strong analytical skills for identifying and addressing engineering issues and uncertainties.
  • Proficiency in providing technical advice and recommendations for process and technical improvements.
  • Experience assessing, planning, reviewing, and implementing actions for technical packages and engineering tasks.
  • Ensuring compliance of deliverables with relevant requirements, regulations, and safety standards.
  • Team leadership experience, including mentoring engineers, fostering teamwork, and maintaining positive working relationships.
  • Resource and workflow management, including preparation and monitoring of work plans.
  • Defence Security Clearance of up to at least NV1

Benefits of working at SYSTRA:

At SYSTRA, we prioritise the well-being and professional growth of our employees by offering a comprehensive range of benefits. We're committed to nurturing your career development, providing ongoing support for obtaining Chartership status and providing access to continuous learning opportunities. Furthermore, we cover the costs of professional memberships and subscriptions, ensuring you stay connected to industry developments.

Recognising the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible working arrangements and generous paid parental leave. Our inclusive workplace culture, endorsed by Work180, celebrates diversity and values every individual's unique contribution. To further demonstrate our appreciation for our team members, we offer attractive employee referral incentives as a token of recognition for their valuable contributions.

Click this link to view all our benefits: https://work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/systra

At SYSTRA ANZ, we value diversity of thought and experience. We encourage applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders and people from diverse backgrounds.

Our values are centered around Connected Teams, Excellence and Bold Leadership

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