Our client is a trusted partner to Australian and international public and private sector clients, they have a strong presence in Australia built on nearly three decades of delivery excellence and an unwavering commitment to safety.
About the role
The Systems Engineering Lead will be required to identify systems engineering risks and quantify, manage and implement mitigation actions to address risk. Whilst this may be within the technical domain, there is an expectation that the Systems Engineering Lead will contribute to risk management across the multi-disciplined Program.
Role Responsibilities
- Lead and providing oversight for the development and maintenance of project engineering artefacts in the above areas of responsibility and technical certification (specifications, plans)
- Assisting the Program Safety Advisor in the development and maintenance of the Safety Case and Safety Reporting documentation in accordance with the System Safety Program Plan;
- Co-ordination of Commonwealth involvement in Industry-led verification and validation of system requirements.
Qualifications and Experience
- Tertiary qualifications in an engineering field or related technical discipline.
- Must have minimum 10+ years post graduate engineering experience.
- Previous experience within the ADF Capability Life Cycle.
What is on offer
- Contract through to 30th June 2026, with likely extensions
- Competitive hourly rate
To be eligible for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. Due to the work environment, our client has requested that all candidates are required to hold a current NV1 Security Clearance.
How to Apply
Please upload your resume to apply. Please provide a supporting statement highlighting your skills, experience, and capability against the position description to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates. Submission closes by 12noon, Friday 17th April 2026.
Please call Kandice Halls on 0480 002 461 for any further information . Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening 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.
