A real endeavour, achieved with you
As Australia’s multi-disciplinary advisory and business partner of choice for clients in defence, government and infrastructure, we deliver complex things that matter. It's not always an easy task, but anything worthwhile seldom is. Great things are rarely accomplished alone. We’re building something remarkable. Now we just need you.
A real endeavour, driven by you
Our work is highly complex and confidential, so there are some things you must have to fulfil this role:
• You must have and maintain a minimum Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) security clearance as required by the Commonwealth.
• Registered Chartered Professional Engineer on National Engineering Register (NER) with several years of relevant engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of RF/network/communication engineering architecture.
• Development of Safety Case and Technical Certification Reports and packages for Capability Manager signature.
• An understanding and experience of the Capability Life Cycle (CLC).
• A clear understanding of Configuration Management.
• Experience with developing and managing Hazard logs and Safety Case Reports.
• Experience with ASDEFCON deliverables.
• Experience managing external suppliers and stakeholders.
More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and a drive to manage critical projects and programs that build sovereign capability and deliver complex things that matter.
Why Downer Professional Services?
At Downer Professional Services, you’ll find the opportunity to build something remarkable. Here are some of the reasons why our people love working here:
Work with purpose. You’ll deliver or enable critical defence projects and programs in Australia, for Australia. Your expertise will help build sovereign capability.
Great projects, influence and impact. You might join us for the projects, but we think you’ll stay for the impact you can have. With high project ownership, agile problem solving and accessible leaders, you can go further at Downer Professional Services.
Your opportunity to build something remarkable. We’re proud of all we’ve achieved. But there’s much more to do. Together, we’re building a better, stronger, more agile Downer Professional Services. From process and systems to culture and communications, we're working hard to enable our teams to do their best work, whoever and wherever they are.
We encourage you to join us on our greatest endeavour. We’ll support and recognise your contribution, and you’ll also enjoy a range of benefits including:
• Veteran support initiatives and policies, including up to 20 days of Reservist Leave for veterans to remain connected as they transition out of active service.
• An Employee Assistance Program providing access to professionals to support you (and your family) to achieve your personal or professional goals through wellbeing coaching, counselling, financial advice, legal advice and more.
• Affordable healthcare covers, discounted car purchase and rental (with selected brands), and other retail discounts.
Ready to join us on our biggest endeavour?
Take your career to the next level. Apply for this position by:
Clicking ‘Apply’ to complete a short form and attach your CV.
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
A real endeavour, shaped by you
As a Systems Engineer you will be accountable to perform and achieve complex engineering work within an integrated workforce. You must have knowledge of and compliance with legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence’s mission and policy requirements. Your main purpose in this role is engaging with stakeholders, development, review and update of Safety Case Reports (SCRs), Technical Risk Assessments (TRAs), and Hazard Logs (HLs).
To succeed in this endeavour, you will be responsible for:
• Perform critical and complex engineering activities and provide advice in the field of systems engineering under broad direction.
• Accountable for exercising assigned engineering authorities and any Technical Regulatory Authority delegations.
• Apply engineering knowledge and experience to identify risks and uncertainties and take these into account in planning, decision making and priority setting.
• Demonstrate systems engineering knowledge and provide advice and recommendations on the development of advancements to established engineering principles, techniques, methods and regulations.
• Assess technical and design packages including scoping, planning, reviewing, provide recommendations and contribute to the implementation of actions.
• Evaluate that the delivered materiel meets the endorsed requirements and legislative, policy and regulatory frameworks, provide recommendations and contribute to the implementation of actions.