Join our Downer Professional Services team and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australia’s future.
Downer Professional Services is comprised of two business units, our Technical, Advisory, and Capability consulting practice and Team Downer , a major service partner to Defence. Together, we are a multi-disciplinary advisory and delivery partner of choice for our clients in Defence and National Security.
As the Deputy Engineering Manager , you will lead and coordinate engineering activities supporting the acquisition and implementation of the Enhanced Defence High Frequency Communications System (EDHFCS), ensuring technical governance, compliance, and team development.
The position is based onsite at Campbell Park, Canberra.

This role offers a broad scope, with key role responsibilities including:

• Oversee and coordinate JP9101 engineering activities in support of EDHFCS acquisition
• Ensure EDHFCS capability requirements are met throughout the acquisition process
• Manage and maintain the JP9101 engineering documentation suite

• Provide formal engineering advice and maintain technical risk registersSupervise the engineering team and support their professional development