About Ascent
Ascent is a wholly Australian, veteran-owned company, established in 2016 to provide professional engineering, project management and integrated logistics support services for our customers in the Defence, intelligence, security, and related industries.
We support Australia’s defence capability by deploying expert engineering consultants into high-impact environments with a core specialisation in Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO), Aircraft Structural Integrity (ASI), acquisition, sustainment, research and development. We are the largest industry supplier of Explosive Ordnance (EO) engineers to the Department of Defence (DoD).
About the Role
Ascent is hiring for multiple Weapons Engineering opportunities across Australia, including Canberra, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney. The successful candidate will be working closely with Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance Group (GWEOG) in supporting Australia’s GWEO capability.
Skills and Qualifications
- Can work from a GWEO Group facility in CBR, ADL, MLB, or SYD.
- Hold a minimum NV1 security clearance.
- Are available from 1 July.
- Have previous experience working within GWEO Group, and strong knowledge and experience in Safety and Suitability for Service (S3) and GWEOG Engineering Management System.
- Have worked extensively within Engineering Management Systems.
- Bring 15+ years of Defence experience L4 or 10+ years for L3.
- Strong in stakeholder engagement.
Here’s what we offer:
- $5,000 Professional Development (PD) allowance per year.
- Reimbursement of up to $1,000 in professional memberships.
- 5 days annual PD leave.
- Paid ADF Reserve Leave.
- Purchased leave arrangements.
- Access to our collaborative national team, including working groups and social events.
- A vast number of team activities – from fitness challenges to rocketry or 3D printing clubs.
- Support for your wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Flexible working arrangements.
How to Apply
Address your online application to Michael Isherwood, CEO, including:
- Your CV.
- A cover letter addressing the dot points listed under the “Skills and Qualifications” Section
PS – Unsure whether Ascent is the right fit for you? Here’s what makes the A-Team extra special:
- Opportunities for growth: We hire extraordinary people and provide them with the means and opportunities they need to develop their skills and perfect their craft.
- Close-knit team: Despite being a nationally dispersed team, we are a supportive and collaborative unit that has each other’s backs and celebrates each other’s wins.
- Fostering Innovators: We foster a culture where our people are keen to contribute their ideas – not just talk. We implement, test and trial innovations.
- Work/Life Balance: It’s a buzzword, but we mean it. We care that you are meeting expectations, not how many hours you work.
PPS – The fine print – things you should know:
- The role is subject to a 6-month probation period.
- You will have to be able to supply at least 2 contactable, relevant references as part of your application.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from our recruitment team in 21 days, your application was not shortlisted.
- Due to the classified nature of the work we perform, eligibility to access International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) controlled equipment and data is mandatory. You must be an Australia Citizen to apply for a job with Ascent be able to comply with ITAR regulations.
