Job Description

EWIS Multiple Opportunities

• Australian & Veteran owned and operated
• Support mission-critical Defence capability
• Multiple opportunities across Canberra and Edinburgh
• Project Management, Engineering, Logistics and Project Support disciplines

About the role:

Nova Systems has multiple opportunities available within our Electronic Warfare & Intelligence Systems (EWIS) portfolio.

Supporting some of Australia's most complex and strategically important Defence programs, these opportunities span Project Management, Project Support, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering and Integrated Logistics Support disciplines.

Working across Electronic Warfare, intelligence systems, integrated mission systems, maritime capability and countermeasure programs, successful candidates will contribute to acquisition and sustainment activities that directly support Australia's sovereign capability outcomes.

We welcome applications from experienced Defence professionals with backgrounds across Defence Industry, CASG, SPOs, Defence Primes and related project environments. Experience supporting acquisition, sustainment and capability delivery activities, together with active or reinstatable security clearances, will be highly regarded.

Canberra ACT Opportunities

• Project Manager | PV
• Project Manager | NV2
• Project Support Officer | NV2
• Systems Engineer | NV2
• Integrated Logistics Support Specialist | NV2

Edinburgh SA Opportunities

• Software Engineer | NV2
• Logistics Support Analyst | NV2

What you’ll be involved with:

• Supporting Defence acquisition and sustainment programs across the capability lifecycle
• Working within Electronic Warfare and Intelligence Systems project environments
• Partnering with Defence stakeholders, CASG, SPOs and industry partners
• Supporting capability definition, acquisition, integration, transition and sustainment activities
• Contributing to complex project, engineering and logistics outcomes within regulated Defence environments
• Developing project, engineering and logistics artefacts, documentation and reports
• Applying Defence governance, assurance and capability management frameworks
• Supporting procurement, acquisition and sustainment activities
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver mission-critical capability outcomes
• Engaging with clients and stakeholders to solve complex technical and project delivery challenges

What we would like from you:

• Australian Citizenship & Active or Reinstatable NV1, NV2 or PV security clearance
• Defence or Defence Industry experience within acquisition and/or sustainment environments
• Experience working within CASG, SPOs, Defence Primes or broader Defence Industry
• Experience supporting capability lifecycle activities including Gate 0, Gate 1, acquisition, transition into service and sustainment
• Experience developing Defence documentation such as Statements of Work (SOWs), plans, requirements, reports and support documentation
• Experience supporting Defence procurement, tendering, contracting or acquisition activities will be highly regarded
• Experience operating within complex governance and assurance frameworks
• Relevant qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in Project Management, Engineering, Logistics, Systems Engineering or related disciplines
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and relationship management skills
• Ability to work effectively within complex and highly regulated environments

Please Note: Permanent and Max Term employment options available.

All enquiries will be treated as confidential.

Life at Nova – it all adds up!

With people being our point of difference, we deliver on promises, reward good work, champion professional growth and support flexibility, all within a diverse and inclusive culture that recognises moments that matter.

Life at Nova is our collection of employee benefits, designed to meet the many and varied needs of our people.

Just a few of the great benefits you will have access to are:

• Generous Parental Leave: Primary Carers receive 20 weeks paid leave; Partner Carers receive 4 weeks. Full superannuation contributions for up to 52 weeks
• Professional and Personal Development: Up to $5,000 per year of allowance with PD leave included. Up to $750 per year can be used towards well-being such as a gym membership or assets related to well-being activities
• Additional Leave: Ranges from - Reserve, Loyalty, Emergency Services, Purchased (up to 2 weeks), and Community Service
• Flexibility: We promote a culture that encourages and enables flexible ways of working that support our people
• Dress For Your Day: We empower our people to determine their outfit for the activities of the day which allows for personal expression that builds trust
• Reward & Recognition Program: Offering exclusive discounts from hundreds of major retailers, helping you to save on groceries, petrol, holidays, and more
• Employee Assistance Program: for employees and family members
• Annual Nova employee engagement: Great way to connect more broadly and strengthen your internal networks and have some fun!
• Well-being Hub with access to health and fitness content
• Access to Defence Health and Travel Insurance
• Free Flu Vaccination annually
• Novated Leasing and Salary Sacrifice
• Nova Employee Share Offer
• An inclusive, collaborative, and supportive culture
• Social activities throughout the year, we even dress up at times, think Safari – we don’t like to take ourselves too seriously!

You can view the full range of benefits at Life at Nova | Nova Systems

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Alternatively for a confidential discussion, please contact Danielle Ortner-Kemp in the Nova Talent Acquisition Team on (08) 8252 7100.

Nova Systems does not accept any recruitment agency solicitation.

Nova Systems is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone feels safe, valued, and included, where our people are our point of difference.

Nova Systems respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters in which we live and work, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Nova Systems also acknowledges the services of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have contributed to defending Australia and its national interests. To find out more about our commitment to Reconciliation - Nova Systems RAP

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian Citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. To learn more, please visit: www.defence.gov.au/security/clearances

About Nova:

Nova Systems is a global engineering services and technology solutions company with strategically located offices in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. From national Defence and essential services to border control and cyber security, these are the challenges we partner with our clients to anticipate, understand, and solve.

At Nova Systems, we provide highly specialised advice and solutions at scale, we are agile and ready to predict, react and respond. We refer to it as being “Optimised for Performance”. Small enough to care, big enough to matter, we leverage the benefits of scale for our clients.

But what makes Nova Systems truly unique, is our people. Nova Systems is where the best and brightest minds come together to challenge, collaborate, and innovate.

At Nova Systems we see things differently. We bring (and take) a different perspective. We are the smarts behind the solution.