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Technical Officer


Company : Defence Australia


Location : Melbourne, Victoria


Created : 2025-08-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for the Technical Officer role at Defence Australia16 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Technical Officer role at Defence AustraliaThis range is provided by Defence Australia. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay rangeA$86,887.00/yr - A$93,066.00/yrThe RoleThe Senior Technical Officer leads and manages small teams and ensures that the capability being supported is safe, fit for purpose and environmentally compliant by providing timely and accurate technical advice to key stakeholders.Land Materiel consists of, but is not limited to the following types of capabilities:Light and Heavy Armoured Vehicle PlatformsWheeled and Tracked Vehicle PlatformsWeapons and OrdnancePetroleum and Bulk Fuel EquipmentCommunications, Ground and Satellite SystemsChemical Biological Radiological Nuclear DefenceSimulation SystemsProtective ClothingMedical and DentalPower Generation and DistributionTest and EvaluationSpecialised Technical Services.About our TeamLand Systems Divisions (LSD) mission is to acquire and support capability that enables the ADF to generate and sustain deployable Land power for an integrated force, in peace and war. We aim to be agile, innovative and outcomes-focussed as we collaborate closely with the Services and industry to deliver the latest equipment to maximise ADF performance.The Land Engineering Agency (LEA), as part of LSD, supports various Projects and Systems Program Offices (SPO) to ensure successful technical outcomes of Defence acquisition and in-service support of land materiel. LEA provides services in engineering, testing, design and development, technical data and configuration management across the Defence Capability Life Cycle.LSD is dedicated to providing staff with an inclusive and healthy work-life environment, and we will invest in your ongoing professional development to ensure your work with us is deeply rewarding.Our Ideal CandidateThe ideal person for this role will be a Technical Officer capable of providing maintenance and support to Australian Defence Force capability systems. Candidates are sought from across all disciplines/specialties, in particular: Electrical/Electronics, Mechanical/Materials, Mechatronics, Automotive, Communications, Systems Engineering, Textiles, Biomedical, Chemical, Aerospace, Weapons, Petroleum Operations, Mechanical Drafting, Test and Evaluation and Reliability Engineering.The successful candidate will:Meet the mandatory qualificationsHave experience working as a Technical Officer with a proven track-record of contributing to technical outcomes, including investigating and exposing risks, analysing and reporting on technical issues, requirements, and develop and implement recommendations and adviceBuild and sustain positive relationships with team members actively participate in team workHave sound written and oral communication skillsHave experience working within a Technical Regulatory Framework (or similar).Application Closing Date: Sunday 3 August 2025For further information please review the job information pack, reference CASG/05660/25 on www.defence.gov.au/apscareersSeniority levelSeniority levelNot ApplicableEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionAdministrative and OtherIndustriesDefense and Space Manufacturing, Government Administration, and Government Relations ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Defence Australia by 2xSign in to set job alerts for Technical Officer roles.Melbourne, Victoria, Australia A$90,000.00-A$108,000.00 3 weeks agoTechnical Infrastructure Support Officer, Wyndham Law CourtsParkville, Victoria, Australia 3 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoTechnical Support/Incident Team Manager, APAC(SaaS Applications)Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 10 hours agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoTechnical Infrastructure Support OfficerPort Phillip, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoSouthbank, Victoria, Australia A$95,187.00-A$108,734.00 15 hours agoTechnical Officer - Immune Memory ResearchMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 4 hours agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia A$125,000.00-A$150,000.00 1 month agoBayswater, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 8 hours agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 14 hours agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 month agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoTechnical Duty Officer / Incident Commander (SRE)Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoSenior Technical Engagement and Projects OfficerMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 4 months agoAustralian based Program Officer - Monitoring, Evaluation and LearningMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 8 hours agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia A$50.00-A$60.00 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoSenior Site Reliability Engineer (Technical Duty Officer)Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoTechnical Product Owner(Executive Manager) Gen AI Engineering, Agentic AIMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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