Test and Assurance Manager - Land C4I | Symonston | NV1

Pinaka; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Defence is seeking a Test and Assurance Manager to support Land C4I at the Land Network Integration Centre in Symonston. The role centers on planning, conducting and reporting T&E activities—experimentation, operational testing, acceptance testing and cyber T&E—to enable informed engineering decisions.

The position requires close collaboration with Defence organisations, projects and ICT providers to resolve integration issues and ensure appropriate T&E methodologies are used.

Qualifications

• NV1 security clearance required.
• Experience in Test & Evaluation (T&E) management.
• Systems engineering focused role in defence projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct and report allocated T&E activities.
• Engage stakeholders across Defence organisations, projects and ICT providers.
• Ensure robust T&E methodologies are applied for Land C4I systems integration.

Job description

Test and Assurance Manager - Land C4I | Symonston | NV1

LCD-24-0066D - Test and Assurance Manager

Must have an active Negative Vetting Level 1 (or higher) security clearance.

Location: Symonston (Onsite).

What to Submit

1. 1. Comprehensive CV which includes work experience with date range specified and no gaps
2. 2. Response that addresses required deliverables including skillset and experience requirements and evaluation criteria
3. 3. Completed Compliance Statement
4. 4. Two referees for each candidate, preferably including at least one ADF/APS if applicable

RFQ Details

• RFQ ID: SG-303824611832 (Reference: DSS17514)
• Agency: Dept of Defence
• Closing Date: 17:00 4 Nov 2026 (Australia/Sydney)
• Estimated Start Date: 1 January 2027
• Initial Contract Duration: 1 year 6 months (1 January 2027 - 30 June 2028)
• Extension Term: 1 x 12 months (up to 220 days)
• Number of Extensions: 1
• Experience Level: Level 3 - Advanced Practitioner
• Security Clearance: Minimum NV1 on commencement of the contract (may be required to undergo a security clearance upgrade to NV2 over the course of the contract)
• Location of Work: On-site - Land Network Integration Centre, Symonston, ACT
• Working Arrangements: Onsite at LNIC facility in Symonston, ACT. Some interstate and international travel may be required to support coalition activities, working groups, field trials, or exercises.
• Maximum Hours: 40 hours per week (8 hours per day)

Job Details

The role involves engaging a Test and Evaluation (T&E) Manager to supplement the contractor workforce within the Land Network Integration Centre (LNIC). The contractor will plan, conduct, and report on T&E activities for Land C4I systems integration, including experimentation, operational testing, acceptance testing, and cyber T&E. The position requires strong stakeholder engagement across Defence organisations, projects, and ICT providers to resolve integration issues and support informed engineering decisions.

The position is primarily a Systems Engineering role within the Validate Frame with a strong focus on the conduct and management of T&E activities to ensure that sufficient and correct T&E methodologies are employed in LNIC.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct and report allocated T&E activities.