The key duties of the position include:
The Role
As a Software Engineer for Joint Project 9101 Phase 1 (JP9101), you will provide specialist engineering assurance for software components supporting high-frequency (HF) communication systems. Your responsibilities include assessing compliance with Defence standards, reviewing technical documentation, and identifying risks and uncertainties across the capability lifecycle. You will apply software engineering principles to validate system integrity, support configuration control, and ensure delivered solutions meet legislative, policy, and regulatory requirements.
This role requires strong knowledge of software engineering practices, familiarity with Defence governance frameworks, and the ability to operate within structured engineering processes to support secure and resilient communications.
About our Team
The Joint Project 9101 Phase 01 (JP9101) Team delivers critical communications capabilities to the Australian Defence Force (ADF), combining procurement, sustainment, and innovation to support operational readiness. The team operates collaboratively across Defence and industry, ensuring alignment with the Capability Manager's objectives and broader organisational goals.
With a focus on achieving outcomes specified in Materiel Acquisition Agreement, the team ensures delivery within defined budgets, schedules, and performance standards. Employing best practice project management and governance frameworks, the JP9101 Team prioritises efficiency, effectiveness, and value for money while meeting contractual and policy obligations.
The team fosters a culture of communication and collaboration, integrating expertise across technical, operational, and strategic domains. By maintaining strong partnerships with Defence customers, Capability Acquisition & Sustainment Group (CASG) elements, and industry stakeholders, the JP9101 Team ensures seamless delivery of enhanced HF capabilities that meet Defence requirements, support mission success, and drive continuous improvement.
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate is an experienced software engineer with a sound understanding of assurance practices in complex or Defence environments. You should be able to interpret technical packages, assess compliance, and provide clear recommendations. Attributes such as analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective stakeholder engagement are essential. A Bachelor of Engineering (or Washington Accord equivalent), experience in software assurance or mission-critical systems, and eligibility for a security clearance will be highly regarded.
Eligibility
Security Clearance:
Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at "Negative Vetting Level 1".
Mandatory Qualifications
This engineering position requires a Bachelor of Engineering from an Australian institution, or a qualification
gained elsewhere, that satisfies the requirements of the Washington Accord for recognition as a
Professional Engineer.
Getting to know the Department of Defence
The Department of Defence employs around 18,000 Australian Public Service (APS) employees. Defence APS employees work in a wide variety of critical roles, Australia wide, enabling our three services Navy, Army and Air Force, to do their job. Defence has a range of Australian Public Service (APS) career opportunities that offer interesting, challenging, and unique work. Our workforce includes administrative support, accountants, intelligence analysts, engineers, policy advisors, graphic designers, lawyers, social workers, IT specialists and contract managers to name a few. We offer a rewarding career that includes professional development, work-life balance, recognition, a flexible and supportive work environment and a diverse workforce. To find out more about a career with Defence please visit https://www.defence.gov.au/jobs-careers