Full time Permanent Role
Based in Adelaide, SA
Due to the nature of the work, only applicants with Australian Citizenship can be considered for this position.
Role Overview
Are you driven by engineering challenges that have national significance? Do you excel in regulated, high-risk environments and enjoy collaborating with intelligent and diverse peers? We are seeking a Technical Assurance Engineer to play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality engineering assurance across defence related programs.
This is a unique opportunity to work across a broad technical and strategic landscape, ensuring compliance, safety, and performance while shaping the future of defence capability in Australia.
“We welcome applications from industries outside of defence-such as Oil & Gas, Mining, Rail, Transport, Construction, and Aviation-though defence sector applicants are also encouraged to apply.”
Key Responsibilities
* Co-develop and execute the Technical Assurance Plan aligned to the strategic objectives.
* Identify and monitor regulatory and stakeholder requirements, ensuring timely compliance and mitigation of associated risks.
* Support development and refinement of governance frameworks to enable informed, compliant decision-making.
* Advise internal teams on technical policies and frameworks, ensuring clarity and adherence.
* Provide governance and quality assurance across product lines, infrastructure, safety, and environment.
* Execute engineering assurance services effectively and on schedule across sites.
* Ensure assurance activities are aligned with departmental objectives and broader goals.
Key Qualifications And Experience
* MANDATORY requirement is to hold Australian Citizenship
* 10+ years in engineering within high-risk, regulated industries.
* Proven experience delivering technical or engineering assurance in complex environments.
* Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, standards, and their practical application.
* Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to influence cross-functionally.
* Experience with risk mitigation on regulated infrastructure (e.g., pressure vessels, lifting equipment, electrical, fire systems).
What You’ll Bring
* A strategic mindset with attention to long-term business success.
* Comfort working across multiple disciplines and locations.
* A collaborative approach that values stakeholder insight and technical integrity.
* A passion for safety, compliance, and continuous improvement in engineering practices.
To be part of something bigger click ‘ Apply ‘ to submit your application. Alternatively, if you would like to have a chat about the role – I would love to hear from you. Please contact Shilpa Sharma on 08 8228 1501.