Systems Engineer – Systems Design | Edinburgh | TSPV

Must have an active Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance.

Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid).

1. A tailored resume in docx format, including details of two referees, one a recent supervisor.

2. A cover letter addressing the requirements and deliverables.

- RFQ ID: RFX31029; Portal Reference: AGO26_27-015

- Agency: Defence Australia

- Closing Date: 3 November 2026, 10:00am (Australia/Sydney)

- Estimated Start Date: 10 December 2026 (indicative)

- Initial Contract Duration: Twelve months; indicative end date 9 December 2027

- Extension Term: Two extensions of twelve months, at the Commonwealth’s discretion

- Number of Extensions: 2

- Experience Level: System Design (DESN), Level 5

- Security Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting clearance (TSPV) is required to be held and maintained for this role.

- Location of Work: RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia

- Working Arrangements: Hybrid; access to work from home arrangements. Domestic travel as required.

- Maximum Hours: 1,840 hours across 230 days

The Systems Engineer will oversee complex integrations across multi-vendor components, manage technical risk and ensure consistent application of design patterns, which is essential to maintaining system resilience and sustainment efficiency.

- Communicate complex engineering concepts in clear, actionable terms to senior management, technical leaders, and external partners, shaping organisational understanding and influencing strategic outcomes.

- Designs large or complex systems.

- Undertakes impact analysis on major design options and trade-off.

- Proven ICT experience in a range of deployment environments.

- Demonstrated knowledge in the application and integration of Defence Security Principles.

- Demonstrated network architectural knowledge and application.

- Awareness of Geospatial products and end-uses.

- Extensive Defence experience.

We know the government ICT market and we keep things straightforward. We take time to understand your background, your goals and the type of role that suits you. We believe transparency is about more than rates and our margins are fair and always disclosed.

1. Fair, disclosed margins

2. Clear communication at every stage

3. Honest advice on fit and competitiveness

4. Visibility on submissions and process status

5. A professional and respectful experience

You choose what's best for you.

1. PAYG through Pinaka

2. Third-party payroll

3. Self-employed (own ABN)

With a single, transparent and fixed margin, we ensure compliance to all state and payroll laws. So that is one less thing for you to worry about.

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