The Role

The Aircrew Life Support Management Unit (ALSMU) Integrated Products team is responsible for the provision of Aircrew Life Support Equipment (ALSE) technical advice and inputs to acquisition of ALSE across 19 fixed and rotary wing platforms.

Reporting to the ALSE Principal Engineer and Delegate of the Safety Authority - ALSE, the APS6 Engineering Professional is responsible for providing higher order engineering decision making and engineering review activities for ALSE technical advice and ALSE system safety for ADF common ALSE. The position is expected to achieve the following key outcomes:

Develop and review technical product including:

• Advice on compliance and interpretation of Defence ALSE design standards.
• Complex ALSE risk assessments contextualised to the operational environment.
• Provide ongoing ALSE risk management support to Military Air Operators
• Provide technical support to the industry through-life-support partner.
• Support review and revision of Defence ALSE design standards.
• Support the delivery of technical continuation training.

This position will be required to access US export controlled materiel and therefore applicants will be requested to disclose any dual citizenship with another country during the recruitment process. Dual citizens may be subject to further assessment and appointment to this position will be conditional upon approval to access US controlled export material be in accordance with the United States Arms Export Control Act.

About our Team

Surveillance and Response Systems Program Office (SRSPO) ensures the availability and performance of highly complex surveillance and response airborne and related systems for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) – including the P-8A Poseidon. SRSPO also acquires and supports common Aeronautical Life Support Equipment (ALSE) used on air vehicles operated by the RAAF, Navy and Army.

We also support the MQ-4C Triton, a new remotely piloted high altitude long endurance aircraft system. At SRSPO we are passionate about working collaboratively with our stakeholders and industry partners to ensure the necessary acquisition, sustainment and regulatory requirements are fulfilled. We do this to support the war fighter and achieve the Department of Defence’s strategic and operational objectives.

The current vacancy is located in Edinburgh-SA. However, remote work arrangements located out of Defence bases in Canberra-ACT or Williamtown-NSW may be negotiated.

Our Ideal Candidate

You will be capable of understanding and applying engineering knowledge and provide sound technical advice with regard to applied safety outcomes in a complex operational environment.

You will demonstrate sound technical judgement and experience in system safety engineering and exercising engineering authority.

You will be self-motivated, well-organised and can manage multiple activities simultaneously to ensure business objectives and agreed deadlines are met.

You will demonstrate well developed interpersonal skills and experience in communicating effectively to work constructively and collaboratively with the team and with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

A commitment to professional development is essential.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 22 June 2025

For further information please review the job information pack, reference CASG/04768/25 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=C79D89DC-2F44-958C-D153-E3EBDC693CA3