Senior Engineer - Navy Logistics / Navy Management Information Systems

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Design, develop and deploy a risk management framework evaluating risk information, providing input and offering recommendations.

Summary about this job

Government - Federal

Company: Defence Force Recruiting

Location: ACT

Work type: Full Time

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Phone: +61-7-7755-7912

Fax: +61-7-6869-1282

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Detail information about job Senior Engineer - Navy Logistics / Navy Management Information Systems. Terms and conditions vacancy

The incumbent of this position is responsible for maintaining strategic oversight of the Naval Engineering Division's requirements for the Navy Logistics Information System (NLIS) and Navy Management Information System (NMIS). This will also entail providing technical support and assistance to the NLIS/NMIS Management Lead.  Possessing a background in, and strong understanding of, IT systems, the position incumbent's duties encompass, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Respond to complex operational, procedural, administrative and business support related enquiries; implementing alternative courses of action as necessary.
  • Research, develop and implement procedural, operational, administrative and business support documentation consistent with business requirements.
  • Monitor NLIS/NMIS usability and provide advice to stakeholders regarding maintenance of the NLIS/NMIS content and implementation of improved work practices.
  • Analyse NLIS/NMIS requirements and advise stakeholders of options for continuous operational improvement.
  • Apply expertise in web languages and site design software as well as knowledge of information architecture and website architecture to improve both NLIS and NMIS.

Pay and Benefits

You will be paid while you undertake your training and will receive health and dental care equitable with Medicare benefits under the provisions of the Health Insurance Act 1937. As a minimum, when clinically indicated, Defence will normally fully fund the range of health services which are routinely available in the Australian public health system. Candidates may be entitled to subsidised accommodation.

Employment Location

Campbell Park, Canberra.

Proposed Commencement Date

27 September 2018.

Fixed Period of Appointment

Candidates will be appointed into the Naval Reserves for a period of five years. 

Period of Appointment

A Naval Reserve employment contract for Continuous Full Time Service of three (3) years will be offered.  Consideration of a two (2) year contract extension may be considered subject to Navy service requirements.

Entry Requirements

Medical and Fitness Requirement

To be appointed, you must be medically and physically fit for entry to your chosen occupation including fitness for sea service. This is partially assessed from the completion of an extensive questionnaire covering your medical history, followed by a physical examination.

The Physical Fitness Assessment may be assessed at Navy Age Specific.

Security Clearance Requirement

The Department of Defence requires all ADF entrants to obtain a Negative Vetting 1 security clearance upon entry.

A process of background checks, collection of relevant information and, as required, interviews enables the Regional Security Office to make an informed assessment of an applicant’s suitability for a security clearance.

Current policy requires applicants for this particular avenue of entry to have lived in Australia for the preceding 10 years, or have a checkable background for this period. Waivers may be considered.

Citizenship Requirement

Only Australian citizens are permitted to serve in the ADF.

If you are a permanent resident of Australia, the ADF may consider a temporary waiver of the citizenship requirement if the position for which you are applying cannot be filled by an applicant who meets all of the citizenship requirements, and then only in exceptional circumstances. You will be required to then obtain Australian citizenship as early as possible following appointment.

Education and Experience Requirements

  • Engineering qualification(s) and/or significant project management experience. Mandatory
  • Eligibility for Engineers Australia membership [Professional Engineer, Engineering Technologist, or Associate Engineer]. Mandatory
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Mandatory
  • Career experience in Software Project Management. Highly Desirable
  • Career experience working with Risk Management Systems and tools. Highly Desirable
  • Career experience in Information Managements Systems operations management, development. Highly Desirable
  • Excellent interpersonal and team skills. Highly Desirable
  • Working knowledge of Defence financial policies and procedures, or ability to acquire this knowledge. Desirable
  • Proven ability to operate within a risk management framework e.g. ISO 31000. Desirable

Military Training

Following appointment, members will complete the RAN Mid-Career Entry Course (MCEC) at the Royal Australian Navy College, HMAS Creswell, located in Jervis Bay Territory, 180km south of Sydney and 35 km southeast of Nowra in New South Wales. This course, conducted over a period of five weeks, is designed to give sufficient military knowledge and skills to render effective service in the Royal Australian Navy in select roles.

How to Enquire

Please apply direct to this advertisement with your resume and cover letter, ensuring to detail your experience in relation to the description and experience requirements.

For any queries or questions about this position, please contact the Temara Bassett at Defence Force Recruiting on (07) 3016 2332 or email [email protected].

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