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Senior Project Lead - Defence Engineering

Melbourne, Victoria💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-10 → 2026-09-26

Core

Leading work packages and coordinating engineering inputs for CBRN and Counter-CBRN capability delivery, acquisition, and sustainment for the Australian Defence Force.

Role type

Senior Project Lead / Project Engineer (Defence Systems)

Builds

Military solutions and CBRN-related capabilities for the Australian Defence Force

Domain

Defence, Land & Sea Systems, CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear)

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Systems engineering, Project engineering, ILS practices, Stakeholder engagement, Technical documentation, Risk management, Requirements management, Design integration, Verification and validation, Sustainment planning

Preferred skills

Defence acquisition program experience, Experience with SRR/PDR/DDR/TRR reviews

Technologies

None explicitly listed

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate assigned work packages across CBRN and Counter-CBRN capability delivery, acquisition and sustainment activities; Coordinate engineering inputs across requirements, design, integration, verification, acceptance, installation, commissioning and sustainment; Develop and maintain clear project and engineering documentation including requirements, review material, decision evidence and technical records; Support formal technical and project governance reviews including SRR, PDR, DDR, TRR and customer forums; Identify technical risks, delivery issues and dependencies, and drive practical recommendations to keep outcomes on track; Support planning, estimating, progress reporting, stakeholder updates and project performance activities

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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