Test And Evaluation (T&E) Practitioner

Executive; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive in Melbourne, VIC, seeks a Test and Evaluation Practitioner to join CASG on the LAND 4140 program. The role blends T&E and engineering tasks in a hybrid setting, coordinating tests, trials and technical artefacts with Army and industry partners.

You will develop TES/TEMP, manage T&E documentation and provide informed advice to support capability decisions across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Test and Evaluation Practitioner – Mandatory
• Engineering Degree – Mandatory
• T&E accreditation – Preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver assigned T&E activities while supporting Platform Integration Team.
• Work across T&E and engineering functions, liaising with Project Manager, Army stakeholders and commercial partners.
• Develop, review and maintain TES, TEMP and associated T&E artefacts; ensure alignment with governance.
• Conduct and support Preview T&E, Developmental T&E, Acceptance T&E, Operational T&E and In‑Service T&E.
• Manage risk and perform V&V to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Produce high‑quality T&E reports and technical assessments; provide expert advice on capability decisions.

Education

Engineering Degree

T&E accreditation

Job description

Job Title - Test and Evaluation (T&E) Practitioner

Job Id 1264568

• Security Clearance: NV1 Clearance
• Length of Contract: 8 months
• The role closes on 03/11/2026
• Location: VIC

Qualifications:

• Test and Evaluation Practitioner – Mandatory
• Engineering Degree – Mandatory
• T&E accreditation – Preferred

About the Role:

This role sits within CASG supporting the LAND 4140 program. The successful candidate will coordinate and deliver assigned Test and Evaluation (T&E) activities while also providing critical support to the Platform Integration Team. This is a self‑driven, hybrid role operating across both T&E and engineering functions, requiring the candidate to work closely with the Project Manager, Army stakeholders and commercial partners. In addition to managing and executing T&E and trial activities, the candidate will contribute to ongoing engineering and integration tasks associated with designing, testing and installing C4 systems onto Army platforms. The role is cross‑matrix in nature, requiring proactive engagement with multiple teams to ensure engineering and technical artefacts remain aligned with programmatic, technical and commercial intent. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a strong understanding of all existing C4 equipment and integration work undertaken by PLATIES. They will provide informed, high‑quality engineering and T&E advice to support future work take‑ons, platform upgrades and capability decisions. The role requires specific experience in:

• Working under limited direction to undertake complex systems engineering tasks, including preparation of technical certification plans and engineering documentation.
• Performing mechanical engineering duties such as CAD modelling and design review, and contributing to the development, analysis and integration of engineering solutions.
• Developing, reviewing and maintaining Test and Evaluation Strategy (TES), Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP) and associated T&E artifacts, while actively engaging with key stakeholders across the capability lifecycle.
• Conducting and/or supporting Preview T&E (PT&E), Developmental T&E (DT&E), Acceptance T&E (AT&E), Operational T&E (OT&E) and In‑Service T&E activities in accordance with requirements.
• Managing risk and performing Verification and Validation (V&V) processes to ensure compliance with system, safety and performance requirements.
• Executing system T&E or trial activities and producing high‑quality T&E reports and technical assessments.
• Demonstrating a strong understanding of T&E frameworks, policies, processes and governance obligations.
• Providing T&E‑related technical and professional advice to support capability decisions.
• Applying CASG T&E and systems engineering policy throughout the engineering lifecycle.

Experience / Skills Sought:

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Applying Test and Evaluation (T&E) principles across all stages of the product lifecycle, ensuring activities are appropriately planned, executed and aligned with capability requirements.
• Demonstrating understanding of how engineering disciplines— including mechanical, systems and safety engineering—interface with and support T&E activities.
• Supporting and authoring key T&E documentation such as T&E Strategies and Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP) and providing T&E inputs and advice to Systems Engineering Management Plans, Safety Management Plans, and Configuration Management Plans.
• Providing professional T&E advice to support the achievement and maintenance of land‑worthiness for land military systems and equipment in accordance with relevant governance frameworks and technical regulations.
• Conducting mechanical engineering duties including, mechanical design review, engineering analysis, and integration of mechanical components within broader systems.
• Preparing and maintaining engineering documentation, including technical certification plans, engineering assessments, design artefacts, and verification & validation (V&V) reports.
• Applying mechanical and systems engineering principles to support the development, testing, integration and sustainment of materiel.

Essential Experience and / or Qualifications:

• A qualified T&E practitioner with relevant and recent industry experience of more than 3 years.
• Good understanding of T&E Systems Engineering concepts.
• Understanding of the One Capability System (formerly the Capability Life Cycle).
• Previous & current experience and thorough understanding of T&E policies.

SFIA Skills Sought:

The planning, design, management, execution and reporting of tests, using appropriate testing tools and techniques and conforming to agreed process standards and industry specific regulations. The purpose of testing is to ensure that new and amended systems, configurations, packages, or services, together with any interfaces, perform as specified (including security requirements) , and that the risks associated with deployment are adequately understood and documented. Testing includes the process of engineering, using and maintaining testware (test cases, test scripts, test reports, test plans, etc) to measure and improve the quality of the software being tested.

TEST Level 4:

Accepts responsibility for creation of test cases using own in-depth technical analysis of both functional and non-functional specifications (such as reliability, efficiency, usability, maintainability and portability). Creates traceability records, from test cases back to requirements. Creates test scripts, materials and regression test packs to test new and amended software or services. Specifies requirements for environment, data, resources and tools. Interprets, executes and documents complex test scripts using agreed methods and standards. Records and analyses actions and results, and maintains a defect register. Reviews test results and modifies tests if necessary. Provides reports on progress, anomalies, risks and issues associated with the overall project. Reports on system quality and collects metrics on test cases. Provides specialist advice to support others.

\"We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including First Nations Australians, Australian Defence Force and First Responder veterans, women in STEM, and people of all abilities, including those registered with the NDIS.\"