* Senior Technical Lead
* Defence
* Clerance required
A senior, high-impact technical leadership role within Australia's major defence program.
Your new company
A unique opportunity has opened for a senior technical leader to step at the centre of one of Australia's major defence programs. This role is responsible for how mission systems, autonomy, and software are integrated, governed, and evolved across multiple platforms.
Your new role
You will take ownership of the technical framework that governs how advanced systems and software are defined, integrated, verified, and evolved across a multi-organisation ecosystem.
* Leading the integration and governance of mission-critical systems and software
* Owning requirements, interfaces, and technical baselines
* Reviewing and approving supplier and partner deliverables
* Managing technical risk, issues, and readiness
* Running cross-organisation technical forums and working groups
* Defining future roadmaps for how the system evolves over time
What you'll need to succeed
This role is designed for someone who has already worked in high-assurance, highly regulated environments and understands how complex systems are governed. You will bring:
* Experience leading or owning systems, mission systems, or software integration
* Strong capability in requirements, interfaces, architecture, and verification
* A track record of reviewing and accepting complex technical deliverables
* The ability to work confidently across multiple organisations and senior stakeholders
* A calm, structured approach to risk, evidence, and decision-making
What you'll get in return
* A senior, high-impact technical leadership role
* Long-term, stable work in a critical systems environment
* Flexible working arrangements
* Competitive remuneration aligned to senior specialist positions
* The opportunity to shape how complex systems are governed and evolved
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or e-mail directly to