The key duties of the position include The Role An opportunity exists for an APS6 Engineer Professional to join a dynamic and vibrant Defence project team, working in Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Systems Division in the Department of Defence. As a GWEO APS6 Explosive Ordnance Engineer, you will be working on some of the most exciting and complex guided weapons and explosive ordnance products used by the Australian Defence Force. The key objective for our engineers is to develop in depth technical knowledge in guided weapon and explosive ordnance technologies. If you are searching for new career opportunities with an agile, empowering, positive and open organisation, one of these roles could be for you! These positions are located in Canberra ACT, Penrith NSW and Rockingham WA. You will spend your days: Effectively performing critical and complex engineering activities whilst working within an Integrated Product Team (IPT). Ensuring you have an extensive knowledge of and compliance with legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence's mission and policy requirements. Providing detailed explosive ordnance engineering technical and professional advice in relation to complex work. Contributing to strategic planning, program and project management and policy development. Mentoring junior members. Providing advice to stakeholders. This position will be expected to achieve an engineering delegation within six months of commencement. Your ability to analyse and apply systems of work, Government decision-making and Defence's mission and policy requirements will be key to allowing you to deliver outcomes. Note: This position will be required to access US export controlled materiel and therefore applicants will be requested to disclose any, current or previous, dual citizenships with another country during the recruitment process. Dual citizens may be subject to further assessment and appointment to this position will be conditional upon approval to access US controlled export material in accordance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). About our Team Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Systems Division is responsible for the GWEO capability life cycle. This includes the acquisition, sustainment and disposal of all guided weapons and explosive ordnance for Defence. The division is also responsible for: Maintenance of explosive ordnance Developing the Australian Defence Force weapons Capability Roadmap Overseeing the remediation of GWEO preparedness Enabling capability elements GWEO Systems Division is dedicated to providing our staff with a diverse, manageable, favourable work-life balance, and we support flexible working arrangements. We will also invest in your training and development to ensure your time with us is deeply rewarding, both personally and professionally. We are committed to achieving a workplace culture that is inclusive and diverse; one that directly reflects the needs and scope of Defence's varied operational requirements. Our people are capable, innovative, committed and diverse. We support an inclusive culture that emphasises respect and collaboration. In GWEO Systems Division, you will enjoy experiences and opportunities that, as an APS employee, you simply would not get with any other organisation. 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 Our ideal candidate will possess the following skills and capabilities: Be accountable for exercising assigned engineering authorities and any Technical Regulatory Authority delegations. Apply engineering knowledge and experience to identify issues and uncertainties and take these into account in planning, decision making and priority setting. Demonstrate explosive ordnance engineering knowledge and provide advice and recommendations on the development and application of, and advancements to establish engineering principles, techniques, methods and regulations. Assess technical and design packages including scoping, planning, reviewing, provision of recommendations and contribution to the implementation of actions. Evaluate that the delivered materiel meets requirements and legislative, policy and regulatory frameworks, provide recommendations and contribute to the implementation of actions. Identify, assess and monitor risks to ensure safety aspects of Defence materiel systems are considered and incorporated into explosive ordnance engineering activities. Develop engineering artefacts required to progress introduction and sustainment of maritime, air and land weapon systems. If you are someone who: Enjoys supporting challenging and highly complex activities, Is creative, pragmatic and solutions focused, and Is not afraid to challenge the traditional ways of doing business. Then this is the role for you!
