The key duties of the position include:
The Role
The Test & Evaluation (T&E) Manager provides a critical function to the achievement of Land Fires Program (LFP) capability outcomes. LFP delivers and manages a broad range of capabilities. The T&E Manager is responsible for supporting tactical, long range, defensive and integrated Fires.
Key accountabilities include, but not limited to:
* Ensure Test & Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs) and other supporting plans represent a sound basis on which to conduct T&E;
* Plan, develop, coordinate, manage and (where appropriate) conduct T&E Activities for LFP capabilities; to include advice on resourcing and engagement with Land Test Evaluation Agency and other relevant Agencies across the Defence Enterprise;
* Provide advice on T&E methodology, planning, scheduling, conduct, evaluation and reporting;
* Identify and respond to emergency requirements as appropriate.
About our Team
Land Fires Program sits within Land Capability Division, Army Headquarters. The program is accountable for the management and delivery of capabilities from Long Range Fires, Tactical Fires, Defensive Fires, Integrated Fires and Effects.
This diverse and broad spectrum of capabilities requires an integrated workforce across the services (Army, Navy, Air Force) and Australian Public Servants and Contractors with skills and experience to meet the unique capabilities managed by Land Fires Program.
Land Fires Program is a high performing, outcomes focused team that embraces challenge and change. The adage no day is the same is applicable to Land Fires Program, as the work undertaken by the Program directly contributes to strategic outcomes, delivers and manages capabilities that have an operational impact and supports the solider, sailor, airman and airwoman.
What we do matters.
Our Ideal Candidate
To achieve success in this role, our ideal candidate will:
* Have strong communication skills across all mediums;
* Be able to manage competing priorities and complex tasks;
* Demonstrate sound judgment supported by facts;
* Be able to influence across the Defence enterprise to achieve outcomes;
* Have a curious nature, and seek understanding where knowledge gaps exist;
* Comfortable working independently and guided by mission intent; and
* High levels of resilience and remain agile.
Eligibility
Security Clearance:
Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 1”.
Getting to know the Department of Defence
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