The key duties of the position include
The Role
The Chief Engineer understands all required engineering disciplines and practices, provides technical authority and design acceptance, implements and ensures compliance with technical regulations, legislation, policy, procedure and practice. Communicates and engages with stakeholders, plans, leads, develops, integrates, manages and evaluates projects and engineering management systems to deliver the engineering aspects of the Defence materiel capability life cycle.
The Chief Engineer investigates and exposes risks, analyses and reports on engineering issues, requirements, develops and implements recommendations and advice.
They work with considerable independence and are accountable to perform and achieve very complex engineering work within an integrated workforce. They will require extensive knowledge of and compliance with legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence's mission and policy requirements.
This role may require a Positive Vetting security level to be attained.
About our Team
Space Systems Branch acquires and sustains capabilities to support the four distinct space power roles conducted by the Australian Defence Force in support of Australia's strategic priorities. The team comprises professionals from various disciplines including project management, engineering, commercial, and logistics.
This multi-disciplinary team is composed of highly skilled and motivated Australian Public Service, Australian Defence Force and contracted personnel. The team works from Brindabella Park offices in Canberra and maintains close collaboration with other parts of Defence and other Government Agencies.
Space Domain Awareness and Control Systems Program Office (SDACSPO) is located in Edinburgh, South Australia and manages Space Domain Awareness and Control in-service capabilities and capabilities in acquisition, engaging with local, regional and international enterprise partners and suppliers, consisting of both foreign governments and industry, to provide support to the Capability Manager.
This demands a strong understanding of domestic and international space domain government frameworks and controls.
Our Ideal Candidate
Space Domain Awareness and Control Systems Program Office (SDACSPO) is seeking a highly motivated Chief Engineer to deliver strategically significant capability to the ADF. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, with strong leadership and communication skills. They will be suited to working as part of a team, with industry and international partners.
Responsibilities include:
1. Implementing relevant engineering knowledge and processes to ensure ongoing effectiveness of the SDACSPO Engineering Management System.
2. Effectively and appropriately exercise assigned engineering authorities and Technical Regulatory Authority delegations.
3. Effectively lead a multi-disciplinary team, setting performance standards, delegating responsibility and developing people.
4. Successfully manage resources, setting priorities, developing strategies and evaluating business outcomes.
5. Accurately evaluate technical and design packages including planning, reviewing and actioning.
6. Ensure that safety and environmental aspects of Defence business and materiel systems are incorporated into engineering functions.
7. Draw upon knowledge of relevant engineering disciplines and operational context to identify issues and risk reduction strategies.
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