About Us
IAG Defence & National Security (DNS) is part of IAG, a specialist advisory firm supporting complex infrastructure, Defence and national security programs across Australia.
Our DNS team works closely with Commonwealth agencies and industry partners to deliver specialist expertise into nationally significant programs. Our success depends on our ability to identify, engage and mobilise highly specialised talent quickly and effectively. IAG is recognised as Veteran Friendly Employer under the Veteran Employment Program.
The Role
The successful candidate is required to identify, define, design, validate, and support the implementation of digital integration requirements for Land programs and projects. Additionally, they will assess and endorse pre-Gate 0 to Gate 2 integration approaches and address post-Gate 2 digital integration risks and issues. The candidate will utilise their deep technical specialisations and experience of the Land Combat System (LCS) to drive the rapid development of digital elements as part of a collaborative team. The candidate will also be required to engage with and influence key stakeholders within program and project capability groups.
About You
Activities
a. Develop a deep and fundamental understanding of the LCS and its design considerations;
b. Develop a detailed understanding of the integration of sub-components into capabilities;
c. Lead development of the LCS Design (LCSD) within their technical specialisation;
d. Record and share information regarding LIF-D engagements to enable a collaborative approach across LIF-D SMEs and the LNIC integration/technical SME staff to achieve digital integration requirements for the LCS;
e. Develop an understanding of concepts or a design within the LCS and provide detailed advice on the integration requirements from a digital integration perspective (as opposed to physical integration);
f. Liaise with Land Capability Division (LCD) representatives and Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG) project teams and any organisation as part of the Defence Capability reforms, to understand their scope and requirements and provide advice from an AHQ perspective regarding digital integration;
g. LIF-D SME activities are coordinated through the LIF Product Line Lead, with LIF-D SMEs expected to report to the LNIC Executive team when required;
h. Work within a team of LIF-D SMEs to ensure that Land programs are consistent in approach regarding the LCS digital integration;
i. On receipt of Land portfolio/program/project familiarisation from the LIF Coordinator, the LIF-D SMEs will provide enduring liaison with Land programs throughout the Defence Capability Model, advising Capability Manager (CM) representatives and CASG programs regarding digital integration needs and prioritisation;
j. Advise LNIC Executive on proposed integration approaches and related recommendations for Land and other programs;
k. Support the development of LCS Design (LCSD) products to inform LNIC staff and external stakeholders of digital integration requirements through the provision of LCS current and future baselines.
Deliverables
a. Provide written technical advice to CM and CASG (Provide written technical advice to CM, CASG (and any originations as part of the Defence Capability reform) representatives regarding digital integration of programs across the Defence Capability Model;
b. Generate detailed technical implementation design and solution documentation for elements of the LCS, deliver presentations on this documentation to the senior LNIC SMEs, and support workshops to incorporate this work as part of future LCS Design;
c. Develop and present formal technical proposals for Land capability options in support of LNIC integration/technical SME staff;
d. Generate formal LIF-D integration advice to CASG programs / delivery agencies on all areas of the Defence Capability Model post reviews of; pre-Gate 0 documentation, capability definition documentation, capability designs, test & evaluation plans, and sustainment activities;
e. Draft LIF-D Integration Certificates and present details to LNIC Executive for endorsement (where program impact is required to achieve digital integration outcomes);
f. As required, provide summary details of integration forums and interaction;
g. Contribute to the development of LIF Body of Knowledge including the LCSD and Mission Thread development;
h. Collaborate with LNIC staff and external stakeholders to contribute to LCSD development and maintenance;
i. Propose innovation activities to assess emerging technologies that may support a ‘future ready’ LCS;
j. Coordinate and lead stakeholder engagement forums in support of LNIC integration/technical SME staff;
What we offer
With offices in Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, and Canberra, we’re a tight-knit team, working across some of Australia’s most critical infrastructure and Defence projects. We come from diverse backgrounds and pride ourselves on our flexible, supportive and collaborative team culture. We can offer great work, great people, great culture, great conditions, and an all-round great time, whilst you go about developing a great career in this space.
As part of IAG, you’ll be joining a team of more than 250 professionals’ working across a range of integrated workstreams in a friendly and approachable environment.
