The Role

There has never been a more exciting time to work for the Australian Public Service and the Department of Defence. It is critical that we have high performing engineers to ensure we can deliver Defence capability for the ADF.

Land Command, Control, Communications & Computer Systems (LC4S) Branch is conducting a bulk recruitment round for highly motivated and skilled APS 6 Communications Engineers. As an Engineering Professional, you will work under the guidance of senior engineers to provide detailed engineering, technical, professional and policy advice in relation to complex work and contribute to program and project management. In doing so, you will have knowledge of and compliance with legislative frameworks, government decision making and Defence's mission and policy requirements. You will be responsible for exercising assigned engineering authorities within the Land Worthiness framework.

LC4S is looking to fill several vacant positions across the Branch. This is an exciting opportunity for your role to support the Branch's vision of delivering reliable, robust Command, Control, Communications and Computing (C4) capabilities to ADF.

This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in Defence as a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP). This enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the base salary otherwise payable under the Defence Enterprise Collective Agreement (DECA), for positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to Defence capability. For further information, please contact the contact officer.

About our Team

Land Command, Control, Communications & Computer Systems (LC4S) Branch under Joint Systems Division (JSD) is an exciting and complex environment, offering a rewarding career in one of the most dynamic organisations within CASG. We are responsible for delivering both Acquisition and Sustainment of Command and Control, Communication, and Computer Systems to Army and Joint Force. We are committed to the personal and professional development of our staff.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are seeking applicants who are able to demonstrate initiative and the ability to apply established engineering principles, techniques and methods to solve problems relating to the sustainment, design, development, integration and evaluation of military equipment or other complex military systems.

Key attributes and experience we are looking for:

• A demonstrated track record working within engineering projects using appropriate engineering practices and processes, preferably in communications related or software intensive projects.
• Experience in assessment of technical and design packages, provide recommendations and contribute to the implementation of actions.
• A thorough understanding of the relevant engineering disciplines, associated lifecycle models, and their application in a technical regulatory framework.
• High-level organisational skills, self-drive and initiative with the ability to influence others to achieve tasks and business objectives.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with ability to negotiate and build relationships with stakeholders.
• A team player who values team work and performs well in a diverse and integrated environment.

Application Closing Date: Monday 15 September, 2025

For further information please review the job information pack, reference CASG/06352/25 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=13782796-6EDD-5F37-568B-E41B971560B0.