APS 6 - Engineering Professional

Job Description

Salary: $91,702 - $104,753 + 10% BDCP + up to 15.4% Superannuation Location: Adelaide – SA, Canberra – ACT, Sydney CBD – NSW The Role Can you analyse information and produce solutions? Are you able to apply professional expertise and technology? Do you want to be a key contributor to Australia’s Defence maritime capability? We are looking for multiple APS 6 Engineering Professionals positions within Navy Engineering Branch across several disciplines, which include: Electromagnetic Environmental Effects Data Networks Terrestrial Communications Navigation Systems Satellite Communications Remote Autonomous Platforms Optronics Sonar & Acoustic Intelligence Electronic Warfare APS 6 Engineering professionals are accountable under broad direction to perform and achieve complex engineering and specialist work within an integrated workforce. They are accountable to ensure they have knowledge of and compliance with legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence’s mission and policy requirements. Leading and coaching teams to set work priorities and manage workflows, 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. Considerable level of stakeholder engagement and will liaise with stakeholders in relation to complex or difficult issues. They will be required to identify, anticipate and respond to stakeholders’ needs and expectations to achieve work unit and Defence outcomes. They will be accountable to contribute towards ongoing self-improvement and professional development. 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 Agreement (DEA), for positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to Defence capability. About our Team Navy Engineering is the trusted entity responsible for the provision of specialist engineering expertise needed to develop, deliver, and sustain maritime capability. The application of this engineering expertise is a critical enabler across the entire lifecycle of maritime assets (cradle to grave) and contributes to the following business outcomes: Enable navy to comprehend and understand the effectiveness of complex engineering capabilities that contribute to defence of the nation. Identification, quantification & management of risks to acquisition, sustainment and operation of maritime capabilities. Informed decision making and allocation of resources (ensuring navy is an intelligent informed customer and owner/operator) Knowledge management that captures and maintains engineering knowledge (lesson learnt) for efficient and effective use across existing and future programs of work. To achieve these business outcomes the following core services, frame the broad scope of specialist engineering activities and functions delivered by Navy Engineering teams: Develop, identify, apply, measure and advise on Navy’s materiel requirements. Identify and contribute to design and implementation of solutions. Management of engineering and technical risks through assessment, analysis and advising on effective treatment options. Support development of key materiel and engineering policies that codify Navy’s application of good engineering practices. We are seeking high performing candidates who thrive on new challenges and enjoy working in a fast-paced, integrated and complex environment. We promote an inclusive culture that echoes Defence values – service, courage, respect, integrity and excellence. Our Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate for Navy Engineering will be able to lead a small team, ensure compliance, and support the delivery of Navy's capability through a demonstrated knowledge of implementing and assessing test and trial programs. The successful candidate will maintain a strong focus on quality and communication while promoting a learning culture to drive continuous improvement. Electromagnetic Environmental Effects – Knowledge and experience in field of Radio Frequency hazard and safety control and their associated standards and practices. Data Networks – Knowledge and experience in network design, implementation, and troubleshooting; network vendor certification, expertise in routing, switching, virtualisation, software defined networking, and working with Linux Operating System. Terrestrial Communications – Knowledge and experience of radio frequency propagation theory, practice, and standards, terrestrial communication system design, analysis and implementation. Navigation Systems – Knowledge and experience of System Engineering, Navigation systems, sensors and international rules regarding safety at sea and Collision Regulation compliance. Satellite Communications – Knowledge and experience of satellite communication theory, practices and standards, satellite terminal design, installation and testing. Remote Autonomous Platform – Knowledge and experience working with uncrewed systems, programming languages, application of standards, regulations, or policy to engineering systems. Optronics – Knowledge and experience in Laser systems, CCTV, Laser Safety and relevant standards and frameworks in addition to experience with optical system design and testing. Sonar & Acoustic Intelligence – Knowledge of Systems Engineering, underwater acoustics and signal processing or oceanographic, and demonstrated experience with knowledge, implementation, and management of sensors. Electronic Warfare – Knowledge and experience in Antenna and Propagation, Signal Processing, Remote Sensing, Computational Intelligence and Model Based Systems Engineering. As an APS 6 Engineering Professional, you will have some of the following key additional duties to deliver complex engineering services: Apply expertise and technology – apply, develop and share specialist and detailed expertise, and understand other organisational disciplines. Analyse – analyse information, probe for clarity, produce solutions, make judgements and think systemically. Learn and research – learn and understand rapidly, gather information, manage knowledge and ensure an organisational learning approach. Plan and organise – set objectives, plan and establish contingencies, manage time, resources and people, and monitor progress. Write and report – write clearly and succinctly, convince through writing, avoid jargon and structure information. #J-18808-Ljbffr