* 2 positions
* Engineering acquisition & sustainment
* Army Littoral Support Programs
To be considered for this contract you will need to be an Australian citizen and have an NV1 security clearance in place at commencement. Contract is due to start 1st of February 2026.
The purpose of this contract is to provide 2 subject matter experts (SME's) at Level 4 – System and Specialist Engineering – Maritime Systems to support the LAND8710 Program.
The LAND 8710 Program, Landing Craft Branch, Patrol Boats and Specialist Ships Division of Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Group (NSSG), is responsible for the delivery of new vessels for Army's Littoral Maneuver Program.
Some of the key tasks will include:
* Receive and exercise a Level 3 technical delegation from the L8710 Phase 1 vessels or amphibious vehicles.
* Manage and lead the engineering and Integrated Logistic Support teams and coordinate input of corresponding Commonwealth internal stakeholders (DSTG, DNE, NCB), on behalf of the Project Director.
* Be responsible for delivering project engineering outcomes on behalf of the Project Director.
* Ensure engineering technical outcomes of the shipbuilding design and build contract are achieved.
* Develop and maintain engineering strategies, plans, schedules, and estimates.
* Develop and maintain project engineering documentation and data base for record keeping and audit purposes.
* Conduct engineering briefings, workshops, and presentations, including contracted System Review meetings.
* Support the Principal Engineer in planning and managing certification and assurance activities.
* Support the development of build quality requirements with Naval Construction Branch.
As the ideal candidate you will have the following skills:
* Demonstrated experience in contemporary acquisition delivery and Safety legislative compliance.
* Relevant tertiary qualifications in engineering
* Experience managing the engineering aspects of acquisition projects, including managing an engineering team and leading design reviews.
* Chartered engineer with Engineers Australia or equivalent.
* Previously held engineering delegations within the Land or Maritime domain.
Please email your application (Word format) in confidence to quoting reference C in the subject line or call Tom Slomovic at Jigsaw on