In-Demand Engineering lead Jobs in Australian Capital Territory

Engineering Lead | Air Defence Program
Amentum —Canberra ACT
- Full-time
- Management
- Analysis skills
- Parental leave
- Employee discount
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- Full-time
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Director: Presales Enterprise Architecture (Defence)
NTT DATA —Canberra ACT
- Full-time
- Azure
- Engineering
- AWS
Engineering Manager
Smart Communications —Canberra ACT
- Azure
- AWS
- Analysis skills
- Gym membership
Manager Engineering Standards
Evoenergy —Greenway ACT
- From $220,510 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Relocation assistance
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Showtime Consulting —Canberra ACT
- Contract
- Azure
- Management
- DevOps
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Royal Australian Navy —Canberra ACT
- $130,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- No experience needed
- Senior Secondary Certificate of Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid training
- Dental insurance
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ACT Lead | Civil & Structural Engineering
SYSTRA —Canberra ACT
- Contract
- Bachelor's degree
- Business
- Leadership
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
Business Line Manager - Bio-reactor Landfill
Veolia Environmental Services —Canberra ACT
- Monday to Friday
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Engineering
- Construction experience
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
Senior Project Manager | Infrastructure Advisory | Major Defence Programs
Deloitte —Canberra ACT
- Engineering
- Parental leave
Senior Project Manager - Defence
Tetra tech Ltd. —Griffith ACT
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Recruiting
- Construction experience
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
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Expression of Interest - Software Engineers/Developers - TSPV
Leidos —Canberra ACT
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Bachelor's degree
- Business
- Annual leave
Antenna Systems Manager
CSIRO —Canberra ACT
- $163,199 - $180,568 a year
- Part-time
- Management
- Maintenance
- No degree
IIS Platforms Facilities Manager
CSIRO —Canberra ACT
- $135,571 - $158,863 a year
- Part-time
- Management
- Engineering
- Research
Design and Drafting Team Lead
Stantec —Canberra ACT
- Part-time
- AutoCAD
- No degree
- Associate degree
- Work from home
- Employee assistance program
Technical Lead
Showtime Consulting —Canberra ACT
- Contract
- Leadership
- Communication skills
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Supply Support Officer
Amentum —Canberra ACT
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Dental insurance
BCG Platinion | Lead AI Tech Architect
Boston Consulting Group —Canberra ACT
- Full-time
- Management
- Doctoral degree
- Computer Science
Director, Data Systems and Analytics
Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water —Canberra ACT
- $151,938 - $176,530 a year
- Systems design
- Research
- AI
AI/ML Engineer
Amentum —Canberra ACT
- $190,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- SQL
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee discount
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Engineering Lead | Air Defence Program

Amentum -
Canberra ACT

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Parental leave
Employee discount
Paid volunteer leave

Qualifications

Management
Analysis skills
Systems engineering

Full Job Description

Amentum is continually expanding our opportunities working on prominent defence projects across air, land and sea supporting the critical capabilities that keep Australia safe. We have a growing presence in cyber, space and nuclear programs.

Tell me about this role:

As the Engineering Lead, you will provide expert engineering advice to senior Defence stakeholders and support the successful delivery of the Medium Ground Based Air Defence project. You will lead engineering management activities, coordinate technical governance processes, and ensure engineering outcomes are delivered in accordance with Defence policies, frameworks, and approved engineering management plans.

Working closely with project managers, commercial teams, capability managers, and industry partners, you will contribute to tender activities, contract delivery, engineering reviews, risk management, and stakeholder engagement while mentoring and supporting engineering staff across the program.

This role offers uncapped training and development opportunities as well as other benefits including subsidised parking, flexible working and different leave arrangements including paid parental, study, reserve and volunteer leave.

What will I be doing day to day?

Provide expert engineering advice and support to senior Defence stakeholders
Develop and maintain Engineering Management Plans and related project artefacts
Support engineering planning, resource management, and reporting activities
Participate in engineering workshops, working groups, and system reviews
Identify and manage engineering risks, issues, and opportunities
Coordinate engineering change and configuration management activities
Prepare briefing packs, decision briefs, and supporting documentation
Represent the project at stakeholder meetings, reviews, and test events
Collaborate with project management, commercial, scheduling, and capability teams
Mentor and coach Defence engineering personnel
Monitor and report on engineering activities to support project governance requirements

What sort of skills do I need?

Experience leading engineering activities within complex Defence, acquisition, or sustainment programs
Strong understanding of engineering management and systems engineering principles
Experience developing and maintaining Engineering Management Plans and project documentation
Knowledge of Defence engineering governance and project delivery frameworks
Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
Demonstrated ability to manage engineering risks, issues, and change processes
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
Australian citizenship and NV1 security clearance

What’s in it for me?

Flexibility - We like our employees to have the flexibility they need to live the lives they choose. With flexible working options such as WFH where possible.
Inclusion - Our employees should feel safe bringing their whole self to work, we offer a number of programs promoting inclusion.
Benefits and Rewards – Our benefits and rewards includes additional superannuation; flexible leave options; salary continuation insurance; professional certification bonus; employee discount program.

Amentum: Trusted Partner in National Security

Amentum is a key service provider to the Australian Government, supporting critical national security and Defence capabilities across land, air, maritime, cyber, space, nuclear, and digital domains. With over 880 professionals nationwide, we deliver complex infrastructure, logistics, and technical solutions with a strong focus on quality, safety, and innovation.

With 27+ years of experience and a presence in major cities and regions, we’re proud of our people—our greatest asset. Join us and be part of a high-performing team with exceptional benefits and career opportunities. Apply directly or reach out to Jeremy Parkinson, [email protected].

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engineering lead jobs in australian capital territory

Engineering Lead | Air Defence Program

Tech Lead (Software Engineering)

Director: Presales Enterprise Architecture (Defence)

Engineering Manager

Manager Engineering Standards

Test Lead

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ACT Lead | Civil & Structural Engineering

Business Line Manager - Bio-reactor Landfill

Senior Project Manager | Infrastructure Advisory | Major Defence Programs

Senior Project Manager - Defence

Expression of Interest - Software Engineers/Developers - TSPV

Antenna Systems Manager

IIS Platforms Facilities Manager

Design and Drafting Team Lead

Technical Lead

Supply Support Officer

BCG Platinion | Lead AI Tech Architect

Director, Data Systems and Analytics

AI/ML Engineer

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