Our client is a leading Australian Government organisation at the forefront of science, technology, and national-scale data capability. They deliver critical insights that support decision-making across environmental management, resources, and national priorities.
Working at the intersection of innovation and impact, the organisation partners with domestic and international stakeholders to deliver large-scale programs, including advanced Earth Observation capabilities that provide valuable data and intelligence to government, industry, and the broader community.
The team sits within a specialist program office responsible for governance, assurance, and lifecycle management of complex national capability programs, supporting cutting-edge satellite, digital earth, and geospatial initiatives.
About the Role
As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will play a key role supporting the delivery, governance, and ongoing evolution of a major Earth Observation capability program. Operating within a program management office environment, you will provide engineering leadership across the full capability lifecycle.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing high-level technical advice on engineering assurance, compliance, and program progress
- Supporting capability lifecycle management, including requirements development, monitoring, reporting, and acceptance
- Developing engineering processes, procedures, and governance frameworks
- Leading technical certification activities and maintaining associated frameworks
- Conducting engineering assurance and technical review activities
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and international partners to achieve program objectives
- Contributing to engineering strategy and fostering a strong engineering community of practice
To be successful in this role, you will bring a blend of strong technical capability, stakeholder engagement skills, and experience working in complex environments.
You will demonstrate:
- Extensive experience (8+ years) in systems engineering and system integration across complex programs
- Strong knowledge of engineering assurance, technical certification, and compliance frameworks
- Proven experience supporting engineering aspects of large-scale capability or infrastructure programs
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and build productive working relationships
- Strong problem-solving ability and the capacity to manage competing priorities in dynamic environments
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across technical and non-technical stakeholders, including research and science specialists
- A relevant tertiary qualification in engineering (Systems Engineering or similar)
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.
Location: The role is based in Canberra ACT.
Contract terms: 12 months from commencement date, plus 2x 12 month extensions
Experience Level: Senior – EL1 Equivalent
Security Requirements: Candidates must hold a minimum Baseline security clearance on submission.
How to Apply: Please upload your resume to apply. Please note you will need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates.
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.
Applications open until 8am 28 May 2026.
Reach Damien on 0480 002 503 or damienm@whizdom.com.au for any further information.
