The key duties of the position include: The Role The APS 6 Senior Technical Officer plays a key role in supporting the capability life cycle of Defence armaments. This position is responsible for delivering specialised technical advice, conducting In-Service Surveillance, complex performance assessments, and applying delegated technical authorities in accordance with legislative, regulatory, and policy frameworks. Working under broad direction, the successful candidate will independently plan, execute, and oversee technical EO armaments activities, ensuring the safety, performance, and compliance of Defence materiel. The role requires a high level of professional judgement, initiative, and stakeholder engagement to support operational outcomes and continuous improvement. They are expected to be capable of building team capability through coaching, feedback and developing the quality of work undertaken by others within a work unit. They may exercise the associated people and financial responsibilities to achieve work unit outcomes. About our Team The Explosive Ordnance Surveillance Team (EOST) is an integral part of the Directorate of Engineering within the Portfolio, Program and Product/Project Management Services branch, which sits under the Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Group Systems Division. The team is primarily based in Penrith, NSW. Our focus is to acquire and sustain guided weapons and munitions for the Australian Defence Force (ADF). We are committed to achieving a workplace culture that is inclusive and diverse; one, which directly reflects the needs, and scope of Defence’s varied operational requirements. Our branch comprises approximately 100 dedicated employees performing project management, logistics, and engineering governance frameworks to conduct compliance, and assurance activities of GWEO projects and products to ensure the safety and reliability of explosive material. We provide centralised, coordinated project, and product services including disposal management, EO transport and configuration management. We also provide advice, and support to improve the management of projects and products with a broad range of business management services. Our branch partners with domestic and international industry to deliver materiel capability to Defence, managing a multi-billion-dollar portfolio of complex, high-profile acquisitions and sustainment activities to support the ADF. Other benefits include: 15.4% superannuation; Access to personalised professional development pathways, including opportunities for Defence-funded post-graduate study; Additional leave days between Christmas and New Year; Focus on work/life balance; and Salary sacrifice opportunities. Our Ideal Candidate Explosive Ordnance Surveillance Team is seeking experienced candidate to join our growing team who: Demonstrates superior analytical skills, with motivation to be innovative, and to challenge traditional ways of conducting business. Demonstrates effective leadership and mentoring to integrated teams, promoting collaborations, and a shared commitment to achieving outcomes. Demonstrates high-level communication and stakeholder skills, fostering effective collaboration and strong relationships across diverse internal and external stakeholders. Actively supports staff development through ongoing professional growth, coaching, and fostering a culture of continuous self-improvement. Provides reliable support to complex engineering activities, upholding integrity while contributing to a positive and cohesive team culture. If you Enjoy supporting challenging, and highly complex engineering activities, Are pragmatic and solutions focused, and Are not afraid to challenge the traditional ways of doing business. Then this is the role for you. 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 Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 6 qualification in a relevant technical domain or possess 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
