Technical Integrity Officer

Department of Defence; Wodonga; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Defence seeks an APS 5 Technical Integrity Officer to provide technical assurance and regulatory leadership for Land Materiel safety at Bandiana. You will audit maintenance, assess risks, and advise on compliance with safety and environmental requirements.

The role requires a strong technical background, ability to interpret policies, and collaboration with Commonwealth and Industry Partner stakeholders to sustain Defence capability.

Qualifications

• A strong background in a mechanical, electrical, electronic or related technical discipline.
• Experience in technical assurance, auditing, maintenance compliance or materiel safety.
• Ability to interpret and apply technical policies, regulatory frameworks, instructions and procedures.
• Strong research, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Initiative and sound judgement when identifying risks, investigating non-compliance and recommending corrective actions.
• High standards of integrity, ethical behaviour and professional discretion.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including preparing evidence-based reports, advice and briefings.
• Ability to build productive relationships and positively influence stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical audits, assurance activities and compliance monitoring to identify technical risks and control gaps.
• Provide sound advice on technical, regulatory, safety and environmental requirements.
• Review and contribute to risk assessments, Safe Work Method Statements and hazard management activities.
• Assign technical authority to suitably qualified Commonwealth and Industry Partner personnel.
• Lead local engineering proposals, coordinate approved engineering and technical activities.
• Investigate technical non-compliance, undertake root-cause analysis and recommend practical corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate technical governance and assurance records to support reporting and audit readiness.
• Build effective working relationships with maintenance providers, site supervisors, technical specialists and other key stakeholders.
• Manage competing priorities with limited supervision, exercising sound judgement, professional independence and appropriate discretion.

Skills

Mechanical

Electrical systems

Technical auditing

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Hazard management

Technical governance

Education

Certificate IV in a mechanical technical domain

AQF qualification equivalence if required

Job description

As an APS 5 Technical Integrity Officer, you will provide technical assurance, regulatory advice and leadership while monitoring compliance with Defence’s Land Materiel Safety Framework, supporting safe maintenance and storage of military equipment and vehicles at Bandiana.

• Conduct technical audits, assurance activities and compliance monitoring to identify technical risks and control gaps.
• Provide sound advice on technical, regulatory, safety and environmental requirements.
• Review and contribute to risk assessments, Safe Work Method Statements and hazard management activities.
• Assign technical authority to suitably qualified Commonwealth and Industry Partner personnel.
• Lead local engineering proposals, coordinate approved engineering and technical activities.
• Investigate technical non-compliance, undertake root-cause analysis and recommend practical corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate technical governance and assurance records to support reporting and audit readiness.
• Build effective working relationships with maintenance providers, site supervisors, technical specialists and other key stakeholders.
• Manage competing priorities with limited supervision, exercising sound judgement, professional independence and appropriate discretion.

About our Team

Joint Logistics Unit – Victoria (JLU-V) delivers warehousing, distribution and materiel maintenance services to Defence dependencies nationally and overseas.

The Maintenance Team at East Bandiana is a collaborative and skilled blended workforce of APS, ADF and Industry Partner personnel. Guided by a One Team approach, we work together to support the safe, compliant and effective maintenance and storage of military equipment and vehicles. The team provides maintenance oversight, technical assurance and regulatory advice, adapting to changing operational and business requirements to support Defence capability.

JLU-V offers a supportive and positive working environment, training and mentoring, flexible working conditions, diverse and challenging work, and opportunities to strengthen your technical expertise and leadership capabilities.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are seeking an experienced technical professional who can provide sound technical and regulatory advice, operate confidently in a complex maintenance environment, and engage effectively with Commonwealth and Industry Partner stakeholders.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A strong background in a mechanical, electrical, electronic or related technical discipline.
• Experience in technical assurance, auditing, maintenance compliance or materiel safety.
• The ability to interpret and apply technical policies, regulatory frameworks, instructions and procedures.
• Strong research, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Initiative and sound judgement when identifying risks, investigating non-compliance and recommending corrective actions.
• High standards of integrity, ethical behaviour and professional discretion.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including preparing evidence-based reports, advice and briefings.
• The ability to build productive relationships and positively influence stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities with limited supervision.

Security Clearance

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 1”.

Mandatory Qualifications

This technical position requires the individual to have obtained a recognised Certificate 4 in a relevant mechanical technical domain or relevant skills and work experience such that an individual can reasonably achieve a recognised AQF qualification if required by the position.

The key duties of the position include:

The Role

As an APS 5 Technical Integrity Officer, you will provide technical assurance, regulatory advice and leadership while monitoring compliance with Defence’s Land Materiel Safety Framework, supporting safe maintenance and storage of military equipment and vehicles at Bandiana.

• Conduct technical audits, assurance activities and compliance monitoring to identify technical risks and control gaps.
• Provide sound advice on technical, regulatory, safety and environmental requirements.
• Review and contribute to risk assessments, Safe Work Method Statements and hazard management activities.
• Assign technical authority to suitably qualified Commonwealth and Industry Partner personnel.
• Lead local engineering proposals, coordinate approved engineering and technical activities.
• Investigate technical non-compliance, undertake root-cause analysis and recommend practical corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate technical governance and assurance records to support reporting and audit readiness.
• Build effective working relationships with maintenance providers, site supervisors, technical specialists and other key stakeholders.
• Manage competing priorities with limited supervision, exercising sound judgement, professional independence and appropriate discretion.

About our Team

Joint Logistics Unit – Victoria (JLU-V) delivers warehousing, distribution and materiel maintenance services to Defence dependencies nationally and overseas.

The Maintenance Team at East Bandiana is a collaborative and skilled blended workforce of APS, ADF and Industry Partner personnel. Guided by a One Team approach, we work together to support the safe, compliant and effective maintenance and storage of military equipment and vehicles. The team provides maintenance oversight, technical assurance and regulatory advice, adapting to changing operational and business requirements to support Defence capability.

JLU-V offers a supportive and positive working environment, training and mentoring, flexible working conditions, diverse and challenging work, and opportunities to strengthen your technical expertise and leadership capabilities.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are seeking an experienced technical professional who can provide sound technical and regulatory advice, operate confidently in a complex maintenance environment, and engage effectively with Commonwealth and Industry Partner stakeholders.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A strong background in a mechanical, electrical, electronic or related technical discipline.
• Experience in technical assurance, auditing, maintenance compliance or materiel safety.
• The ability to interpret and apply technical policies, regulatory frameworks, instructions and procedures.
• Strong research, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Initiative and sound judgement when identifying risks, investigating non-compliance and recommending corrective actions.
• High standards of integrity, ethical behaviour and professional discretion.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including preparing evidence-based reports, advice and briefings.
• The ability to build productive relationships and positively influence stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities with limited supervision.

Eligibility

Security Clearance

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 1”.

Mandatory Qualifications

This technical position requires the individual to have obtained a recognised Certificate 4 in a relevant mechanical technical domain or relevant skills and work experience such that an individual can reasonably achieve a recognised AQF qualification if required by the position.

Getting to know the Department of Defence

The Department of Defence employs around 18,000 Australian Public Service (APS) employees. Defence APS employees work in a wide variety of critical roles, Australia wide, enabling our three services Navy, Army and Air Force, to do their job. Defence has a range of Australian Public Service (APS) career opportunities that offer interesting, challenging, and unique work. Our workforce includes administrative support, accountants, intelligence analysts, engineers, policy advisors, graphic designers, lawyers, social workers, IT specialists and contract managers to name a few. We offer a rewarding career that includes professional development, work-life balance, recognition, a flexible and supportive work environment and a diverse workforce. To find out more about a career with Defence please visit https://www.defence.gov.au/jobs-careers