Engineering Manager – LAND 8710 | Littoral Manoeuvre Program | DSS 16837
Canberra ACT | On-site – Allan Woods Building, 25 Constitution Avenue
Client: Department of Defence – Naval Shipbuilding & Sustainment Group
Engagement: Time & Materials (Not-to-Exceed)
Start Date: 1 February 2026
Initial End Date: 30 June 2026
Extension: Intended continuation into FY26/27 (subject to Delegate approval)
Security Clearance: NV1 (mandatory)
Azooa is a
100% Australian owned and operated digital and engineering innovator
, proudly supporting the
Australian Federal Government
across Defence, national security, and mission-critical programs. With
no overseas staff
, we provide trusted, sovereign capability aligned to Defence values, assurance expectations, and national interest outcomes.
As Azooa continues responding to
multiple Defence RFQs
, we are actively seeking
Expressions of Interest
from
senior Defence engineering professionals
who want to play a pivotal role in shaping Australia's future
maritime and amphibious capability
.
We are currently engaging for an experienced
Engineering Manager (Level 4 – Expert)
to support
LAND 8710
, one of Army's most strategically significant capability programs under the
Littoral Manoeuvre Program
.
Program Overview – LAND 8710
LAND 8710 delivers new maritime and amphibious platforms to enable Army's
littoral manoeuvre capability
, supporting regional operations, force projection, and joint amphibious tasks. Capability delivery spans multiple acquisition phases and involves close collaboration across Commonwealth, industry, and international stakeholders.
Phase 1A – Landing Craft Medium (LCM)
Design and construction of
18 Landing Craft Medium vessels
Delivered under the
Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement with Austal
Focused on ship design maturity, systems integration, build assurance, certification, and transition into service
Phase 1B – Amphibious Vehicle – Logistics (AV-L)
Prototype, test, and production of
15 Amphibious Logistics Vehicles
Delivered under an
Acquisition Contract with Birdon
Focused on test & evaluation, certification, risk reduction, and production readiness
The Engineering Manager will provide
senior engineering leadership across one or both phases
, supporting acquisition, design, build, test, certification, assurance, and stakeholder integration activities.
Role Purpose
The
Engineering Manager
is responsible for leading and managing multidisciplinary
Engineering and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS)
teams to deliver project engineering outcomes on behalf of the
Project Director
.
The role exercises
delegated technical authority
, ensuring engineering compliance, safety, quality, configuration control, and assurance outcomes are achieved in accordance with:
* Defence engineering policy
* Contractual obligations
* Applicable Australian and international standards
* Legislative and WHS requirements
* Industry best practice
This role operates at both
strategic and senior technical levels
, requiring strong judgement, leadership, and stakeholder engagement across Commonwealth and industry environments.
Key Responsibilities (All Phases)
Engineering Leadership & Delegations
Exercise a
Level 3 technical delegation
from the LAND 8710 Phase 1 Principal Engineer
Provide authoritative engineering advice to the Project Director and senior stakeholders
Lead multidisciplinary engineering and ILS teams across acquisition delivery
Engineering Management & Delivery
Deliver project engineering outcomes on behalf of the Project Director
Ensure engineering technical outcomes of design and build contracts are achieved
Manage engineering scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality outcomes
Develop, implement, and maintain:
* Engineering strategies and management plans
* Engineering schedules, estimates, and delivery plans
* Engineering documentation, configuration baselines, and technical data repositories
Design, Review & Assurance
Lead and participate in:
* Engineering and system design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, PRR)
* Technical workshops, briefings, and senior stakeholder engagements
* Contracted system review, audit, and assurance forums
Support certification, safety, and assurance planning and execution
Ensure design maturity, verification, validation, and acceptance processes are robust and Defence-compliant
Stakeholder & Integration Management
Coordinate engineering inputs from key Commonwealth stakeholders, including:
* Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG)
* Directorate of Navy Engineering (DNE)
* Naval Construction Branch (NCB)
Manage engineering integration across platforms, systems, logistics, and sustainment domains
Support development of build quality requirements and assurance activities
Compliance & Governance
Ensure all services are delivered in accordance with:
* Defence policies, instructions, and technical regulations
* Australian and international engineering standards
* Safety, WHS, and legislative compliance obligations
* Industry best practice and assurance expectations
Phase-Specific Responsibilities
Phase 1A – Landing Craft Medium (LCM)
Lead engineering and ILS activities through detailed design, build, test, and acceptance
Support delivery under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement with Austal
Manage engineering integration across shipbuilding, mission systems, and logistics
Support certification, safety cases, and transition into service activities
Phase 1B – Amphibious Vehicle – Logistics (AV-L)
Lead engineering activities through prototype development, test & evaluation, and production
Manage engineering risk, certification pathways, and design maturity
Support transition from development into production and sustainment
Essential Criteria
NV1 Security Clearance (mandatory)
Relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering
Chartered Engineer status
with Engineers Australia (or equivalent)
Demonstrated experience managing engineering aspects of complex acquisition projects
Proven experience leading engineering teams and formal design reviews
Experience exercising engineering delegations within Land and/or Maritime domains
Strong knowledge of Defence acquisition frameworks, safety, and legislative compliance
Desirable Criteria
Experience managing
Integrated Logistics Support (ILS)
activities
Experience working within Defence shipbuilding or vehicle acquisition programs
Familiarity with Defence certification, assurance, and acceptance processes
Key Attributes
Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement capability
Ability to operate confidently at senior technical and strategic levels
High-level written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to manage complex engineering delivery in regulated environments
Engagement & Conditions
Services provided on a
Time & Materials, Not-to-Exceed
basis
Defence systems access, facilities, and documentation provided as required
Travel reimbursed in accordance with Defence standing offer conditions
On-site delivery in Canberra ACT
Why Join Azooa?
Contribute directly to
high-impact Defence capability programs
Be part of a
rapidly growing ACT-based Australian SME
Work alongside experienced Defence, engineering, and delivery professionals
Support Defence outcomes through
trusted, sovereign capability
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