The key duties of the position include The Role Defence is seeking a high performing individual to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team that provides direct support to Defence's Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) capability. The successful applicant will undertake research and development (R&D) of technology concepts, implement targeted capability uplift initiatives, engage equipment suppliers to conduct technical assessment of new products, conduct technical threat evaluation of devices and systems and lead on the development of procedural and technical documentation. They may also provide security advice around existing technical threats and will use risk-based principles and expert knowledge of device capabilities to protect Defence and its assets and information. The successful applicant will also assist in managing and sustaining a fleet of electronic equipment and carry out diagnoses or repairs. This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in Defence as a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP). This enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the base salary otherwise payable under the Defence Enterprise Collective Agreement (DECA), for positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to Defence capability. For further information, please contact the contact officer. This position attracts a 5% Annual Retention Bonus. To be eligible for the full amount, the successful candidate will require to be in this position for a minimum of 12 months. For further information, please contact the contact officer. About our Team The TSCM Capability Development team is a dynamic and highly skilled unit dedicated to advancing Defence's technical security capability. Comprising of technicians and engineers, this small multidisciplinary team provides overarching support to technical security operations, in their role as a security protection layer against technical surveillance threats to Defence. The team contributes to the safeguarding of Defence's sensitive information by applying engineering principles and methodologies to complex technical matters, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and innovative approaches to deliver new capabilities, and enhance and modernise extant capability. In addition, the team draws upon staff's technical knowledge and expertise for the development and sustainment of technical training packages to ensure currency of key skillsets and oversee the maintenance and sustainment of specialised electronic equipment. Our Ideal Candidate Our ideal candidate is a critical thinker with an understanding of technology and electronic systems and how it applies to technical security. They will have demonstrated experience in applying engineering principles to undertake technical research projects and evaluating devices and systems. A degree or diploma in electronics, Radio Frequency (RF) communications or similar engineering streams will be highly regarded. The candidate will possess a competent technical background enabling them to proficiently use a suite of electronic test equipment and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software packages. Strong analytical and problem solving techniques with excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interpret technical data, produce learning documentation and ability to complete tasks in a timely and orderly manner under limited supervision is required.
