Job Opportunities in Australia

• $91,702 - $104,753 + up to 15.4% Superannuation
• Canberra - ACT, South Melbourne - VIC

The Role
Land Command, Control, Communications & Computer Systems (LC4S) Branch is seeking highly motivated and skilled Audit, Assurance and Fraud Control professional who is able to provide support in delivering business outcomes.

The work of the Management and Quality Assurance function in Defence:

• Understand regulations, licenses and standards of practice.
• Engage with stakeholders and perform compliance testing and monitoring and business process monitoring of the adherence to regulatory, license and standard requirements.
• Recommend, communicate and provide reporting of compliance and initiate remedial actions.

Within the Management and Quality Assurance function an APS 6 Quality Assurance Officer is accountable under broad direction to perform and achieve complex quality assurance work within an integrated workforce. They are accountable to ensure they have knowledge of and compliance with legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence’s mission and policy requirements.

An APS 6 Quality Assurance Officer will work independently with the opportunity for reasonable autonomy and accountability for the achievement of outcomes of their work. They will exercise both initiative and judgement in the interpretation of policy and in the application of practices and procedures. They will provide detailed quality assurance professional and policy advice in relation to complex work and contribute to strategic planning, program and project management and policy development.

An APS 6 Quality Assurance Officer may be a team coach or lead a team and be accountable to set work priorities and manage workflows. They are expected to be capable of building team capability through coaching, feedback and developing the quality of work undertaken by others within a work unit. They may exercise the associated people and financial responsibilities to achieve work unit outcomes.

An APS 6 Quality Assurance Officer will have considerable level of stakeholder engagement and will liaise with stakeholders in relation to complex issues. They will be required to identify, anticipate and respond to stakeholders’ needs and expectations to achieve work unit and Defence outcomes. They will be accountable to contribute towards ongoing self-improvement and professional development.

Our Benefits

• Ask us about our 2025-26 salary increases, annual performance reviews and superannuation employer contribution of 15.4%.
• Training opportunities & flexible working hours.
• Salary packaging (also known as salary sacrifice) is available.
• Annual Christmas closedown– with no leave deduction!
• Our Wellbeing Sessions & Employee Assistance Program will give you the best opportunity to balance work and life.
• Generous leave opportunities including Parental (primary & secondary), compassionate, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Leave, Cultural, Emergency Response, Defence, Half Pay option, and Portability of leave across most State and Federal government agencies.

About our Team
LCSS SPO, part of LC4S Branch under Joint Systems Division (JSD), is an exciting and complex environment, offering a rewarding career in one of the most dynamic organisations within CASG, delivering and sustaining C4 technology to Army and the Joint Force. The APS 6 Quality Assurance Officer based at Melbourne/Canberra will be part of a team providing support to Projects & Products across LCSS SPO.

You will enjoy Australian Public Service conditions, including an attractive salary package and flexible, family-friendly working arrangements. Staff have access to flexible working hours with opportunities for part-time and home-based work. Varied Learning and Development opportunities are available through Experience (career exploration pathways, job rotation) and Exposure (Functional support, peer learning and communities of practice).

Defence provides employees with the option to undertake further studies, training and a superannuation contribution of 15.4 per cent, higher than most industries, with the opportunity for you to make additional personal contributions. We are committed to the personal and professional development of our staff, and welcome interested candidates to apply to join our team.

Working with us will provide you the opportunity to advance your career, whilst actively playing a role in supporting Army and ADF operations for the safety and security of all Australians.

Our Ideal Candidate
The Joint Systems Division (JSD) within CASG is a world-leading complex enterprise with a heavy dependence on information technology and its personnel. We are not only looking for a competent professional but also looking for a collaborator, contributor, communicator and a team player to be part of our highly integrated workforce.

Our ideal candidate would have demonstrable experience and qualifications relating to the design and conduct of internal Quality Assurance and audit activities. Internal Auditor and Lead Auditor training (e.g. ISO 9001) would be well regarded, but is not required.

Personal (interpersonal) skills:

• Ability to engage with staff at levels above and below, including seeking information and providing frank feedback.
• Ability to work independently to progress tasks and priorities, engaging with colleagues from other work teams.

Technical (job function) skills:

• Ability to design and conduct Quality Assurance activities, to ensure that engineering and administrative processes are being followed and documented.