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Our client advises Army on its digital network integration efforts to maximise interoperability across Land, Joint and Coalition interface boundaries and to meet critical information exchange requirements. The intent is to ensure that investments are integrated to maximise the operational functions of individual projects within the Operating System.
About the role/ Experience required:
Our client is seeking an Engineering Manager with experience in Engineering or Software projects within the context of Defence. You are expected to manage the Design Standards Engineering program of work by adhering to the Engineering Management Plan and associated program schedule. You will generate progress reports, advise the SO2 Design of the related project technical risks and recommend options to resolve technical issues.
Fulltime on-site facilities are made available by Defence for this position. The preference is for daily attendance at the LNIC.
Some interstate travel may be required to support project stakeholder acquisition and sustainment activities, working groups, as well as field trials or exercises. International travel may be required to support coalition engagement priorities and exercises. These events will be forecasted.
Key duties and responsibilities
The successful candidate:
What is on offer:
Location: This role is based in Canberra.
Contract terms: 24 months to June 2027.
Security Requirements: Candidates require Australian citizenship along with an active NV1 (NV2 pref) security clearance. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification, and any other client requested checks.
Why partner with Whizdom?
We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:
How to Apply: Please upload your most up-to-date resume to apply. Please note you will need to provide further written responses to complete your application. We will be in touch with further instructions for suitably skilled candidates.
Applications open until 11 May 2025 9am - Contact 0480 002 453 to have a confidential discussion with Connie or email connieb@whizdom.com.au for any further information.
Engineering Manager
| Job title : | Engineering Manager |
| Contract type : | Contract |
| Location : | Canberra |
| Sectors : | |
| Salary : | Competitive |
| Start date : | 2025-04-23 |
| Duration : | 12.0 MONTH |
| Job Reference : | V-51882 |
| Contact name : | Connie Bellam |
| Contact email : | connieb@whizdom.com.au |
| Job published : | 2 days ago |
About the role/ Experience required:
Our client is seeking an Engineering Manager with experience in Engineering or Software projects within the context of Defence. You are expected to manage the Design Standards Engineering program of work by adhering to the Engineering Management Plan and associated program schedule. You will generate progress reports, advise the SO2 Design of the related project technical risks and recommend options to resolve technical issues.
Fulltime on-site facilities are made available by Defence for this position. The preference is for daily attendance at the LNIC.
Some interstate travel may be required to support project stakeholder acquisition and sustainment activities, working groups, as well as field trials or exercises. International travel may be required to support coalition engagement priorities and exercises. These events will be forecasted.
Key duties and responsibilities
- Establish and maintain the Standards Management Engineering Management Plan (EMP) and associated governance and controls in accordance with the Engineering Management System (EMS).
- Work with the Project Manager to manage work with regard the EMP and associated EMS compliance.
- Ensure compliance to the EMP and quality of output artefacts.
- Represent Standards Management to the Engineering Review Board and Configuration Control Board as required.
- Ensure Configuration Management within the Standards Management Program.
- Conduct technical reviews of and approval of engineering designs, documents and specifications.
- Ensure quality control of all Standards Program outputs in accordance with the EMS.
- Liaise with the Design Frame Engineering Manager on all aspects of compliance with the EMS and associated governing forums.
- Support external to technical engagements as required.
- Engage with Technical workforce to support the broader engineering processes.
- Engage with external engineering and technical stakeholders to understand technology solutions.
The successful candidate:
- Has at least 8 years Industry experience in Engineering Management
What is on offer:
- 12 month contract
Location: This role is based in Canberra.
Contract terms: 24 months to June 2027.
Security Requirements: Candidates require Australian citizenship along with an active NV1 (NV2 pref) security clearance. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification, and any other client requested checks.
Why partner with Whizdom?
We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:
- We pay our contractors same day you submit your timesheet!
- We are Level 3, DISP certified and have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and been awarded the highest level of compliance to this important initiative, proactively assisting veterans transitioning from the forces to civilian roles. We’ve been lucky enough to win industry awards for our high level of process compliance and are ISO 9001 certified. Our commitment to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions has been accredited in line with large global organisations.
- We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.
How to Apply: Please upload your most up-to-date resume to apply. Please note you will need to provide further written responses to complete your application. We will be in touch with further instructions for suitably skilled candidates.
Applications open until 11 May 2025 9am - Contact 0480 002 453 to have a confidential discussion with Connie or email connieb@whizdom.com.au for any further information.