QinetiQ employs more than 8500 people in more than 50 locations around the world, offering our customers premier expertise in advice, services and creative technology-based products.

QinetiQ Australia, part of the global QinetiQ group, provides technological and scientific expertise to help customers protect and advance their vital interests. As an innovative science and technology company, we help solve some of our customers' most challenging problems. Our determination to deliver and improve today and anticipate and shape tomorrow, makes QinetiQ a very exciting, rewarding and respected place to work and learn.

QinetiQ are now accepting applications for this key technical role within our Engineering and Innovation Business Unit (BU). The BU delivers mostly low TRL (i.e. prototype, research and development) engineering design and manufacturing projects and tasks across Australia with a geographic focus in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide. Although ideally, this role will be based in Victoria other locations such as Canberra and Adelaide will be considered.

Reporting to the BU Chief Engineer, the purpose of the Deputy Chief Engineer (DCENGR) is to develop and sustain a world class and innovative engineering capability that is trusted by the customer, consistently delivers high quality, safe and valued products and solutions which meet customer needs and that attracts customer business.

As Deputy Chief Engineer you will be accountable for:

• Providing technical leadership and assurance within your technical discipline and to your primary program.
• Setting the engineering and technical standards and practice in their program area and authorising personnel to conduct engineering and technical work
• Working with the CENGR and Quality Manager to ensure technical management processes (as defined in the Quality Management System) enable achievement of business unit requirements in a safe, compliant, effective and efficient manner
• Working with the program teams, as appropriate to tailor the technical management processes to suit the scale and complexity of a program and improve overall project/program efficiency
• Providing high level of support and advice to Program Directors, Project Leads, Account Managers and senior engineering/technical staff
• Leading and upholding the highest standards of product engineering and technical practice
• Leading a culture of strong technical assurance and safety
• Developing close relationships with customers, stakeholders and relevant regulators to support resolution of technical matters and promote understanding and acknowledgement of QinetiQ’s technical assurance and safety culture
• Identifying and supporting pursuit of sales opportunities based on strong customer relationships and a deep understanding of their needs
• Providing technical supervision and mentoring to staff at all levels of experience and expertise to deliver technically accurate and efficient designs

To be successful in the role of Deputy Chief Engineer you will need to bring with you:

• First degree in science or engineering with an additional proven record of significant experience and demonstrated competence in an engineering leadership role
• Qualifications and experience to achieve Chartered Practicing Engineer with Engineers Australia or equivalent
• Proven and demonstrable track record of technical credibility in the Electrical Engineering discipline, including performing assurance roles within a Technical/Engineering Management System
• Demonstrated understanding of and experience in application of Australian Defence Force (ADF) certification principles, processes and standards
• An understanding of and commitment to principles and elements of a quality and technical/engineering management system
• Demonstrated understanding of and experience in system safety management and the Defence safety regulatory system
• The ability to communicate with and lead both teams of Subject Matter Experts and teams of diverse experience and expertise levels
• Superior communication and diplomacy skills to guide, influence and convince others, in particular colleagues in other areas/departments and external customers/agencies
• Strong attention to detail in making evaluative judgements based on the analysis of information from a variety of data sources which may extend beyond internal resources
• Credibility, integrity and high personal ethical standards that align with QinetiQ values and behaviours
• A keen interest in contributing toward the engineering profession through a variety of activities such as writing papers and blogs, delivering professional development presentations, mentoring others and maintaining membership of a professional organisation

Candidates will need to hold an NV1 Australian Government Security Clearance.

Whilst applications must be made online, confidential enquiries are welcome and may be directed to Roz Byrne, Talent Acquisition Lead via email: rbyrne@qinetiq.com.au

Applications will close on 10th January 2025

Looking for an Employer with Benefits?

At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career. You’ll share in the company’s success, and be rewarded for your own. We’ll invest in your professional development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed.

Some of our benefits include:

• Individual professional development fund
• Flexible work
• Purchased leave program and loyalty leave
• Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Annual incentive scheme
• Complimentary salary continuance insurance
• Annual volunteering leave with Operation Give Back
• Relaxed dress code

A full list of our employee benefits and further information can be found here:

https://www.qinetiq.com/en-au/careers/benefits

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As the defence industry in Australia grows, it is an exciting time to join QinetiQ. What the company looks like today will be different to that of tomorrow as we navigate an ever changing world. To innovate for our customers' advantage we value the need for diversity of thought in everything we do. We provide a flexible and inclusive environment where our people can bring their whole selves to work, meaningfully contribute and have equal opportunity to succeed. We actively seek applications from people who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Aligned with our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan, we also encourage applications from women, veterans and First Nations people.

QinetiQ conducts pre-employment screening, including but not limited to identity verification and police checks, for all preferred candidates.