APS 6 - Technical Officer Team Leader [Australia]

 

• $85,607 - $97,790 (plus Super)
• Cabarlah - QLD

The Role
Are you looking for a career that puts you at the forefront of cutting edge and sensitive technology?

Do you want to contribute to the delivery of critical Defence Tactical Electronic Warfare systems?

Are you interested in joining a great workplace in a challenging and rewarding role?

Electromagnetic Warfare and Intelligence Systems Land SPO (EWIS Land) is seeking a highly motivated and skilled communication Technical Team Leader. The Technical Team Leader will be able to perform and achieve complex technical communication work in compliance with legislative frameworks, government decision making and Defence’s mission and policy requirements.

As the Technical Team Leader, you will manage a small team that provides detailed technical and professional advice in relation to state of the art Tactical Electronic Warfare systems and contribute to strategic planning, program and project management and policy development. You will be able to work autonomously and display high levels of initiative and judgment when working on technical problems and shifting priorities.

Successful candidates will need to possess excellent communication and people management skills. We are seeking candidates with a diverse range of technical experience and backgrounds, including people who have gained their experience outside Defence and Government. The Technical Team Leader will possess sound commercial and business acumen and a demonstrated understanding of the Defence Industry sector in Australia.

About our Team
EWIS Land has a high performing culture and the successful candidates can expect to be challenged in their role and supported by an inclusive and considerate team and leadership group.

The EWIS Land Engineering and Technical Team is comprised of members of diverse skills and disciplines who work together to provide governance, assurance and enabling services to support a wide variety of activities undertaken by EWIS Land Executive and SPO business units.

Our Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will:

• Perform complex communication technical activities and associated tasks working to agreed priorities and outcomes.
• Lead and manage a small team of technical officers.
• Develop and maintain technical knowledge of relevant processes, packages, product and equipment.
• Apply technical knowledge and experience to identify risks and uncertainties and take these into account in planning, decision making and priority setting.
• Assess whether technical packages, reports, processes, product and equipment performance meet the specified requirements, provide recommendations for continuous improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure safety aspects of Defence capability are considered and incorporated into communications technical activities and tasks.
• Build and sustain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Have highly developed communication skills.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Positive Vetting security clearance. The successful candidate may be able to commence a role with a Negative Vetting 2 clearance however, failure to attain the Positive Vetting security clearance may necessitate a role change. All candidates that are invited to interview will be required to explain their understanding of the Positive Vetting Security Clearance process.

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