Title:  T&E Manager

QinetiQ employs more than 8500 people in more than 50 locations around the world, offering our customers premier expertise in advice, services and creative technology-based products.

QinetiQ Australia, part of the global QinetiQ group, provides technological and scientific expertise to help customers protect and advance their vital interests. As an innovative science and technology company, we help solve some of our customers' most challenging problems. Our determination to deliver and improve today and anticipate and shape tomorrow, makes QinetiQ a very exciting, rewarding and respected place to work and learn.

We are now looking for a Test and Evaluation (T&E) Manager to join our Advisory business (explosive material branch) in Canberra. Boasting the largest team of highly respected and experienced Explosive Ordnance (EO) acquisition personnel, you will work in close partnership with our clients working on multi-million dollar projects that are at the cutting edge of innovation in Defence munitions and the creation of sovereign capability

As the T&E Manager your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and supervising T&E activities were appropriate
• Managing test activities in support to program outcomes, including TEMPS
• Developing and/or reviewing T&E procedures and publications to support continued technical integrity
• Experience in noise & blast and toxicity & loads testing
• Developing and/or reviewing technical plans for the test and evaluation of EO material
• Providing executive level briefings on matters pertaining to EO  T&E capability
• Ongoing engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
• Project planning and management with respect to allocated tasking’s and improvement initiatives as they relate to EO and T&E
• The ability to engage with the end user and other stakeholders to develop solutions for systems used to capture data used in T&E and conduct EO test activities.

To be successful in the role you will require:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or equivalent in an appropriate discipline supported by relevant T&E  experience within a complex environment such as explosive ordnance
• Cert IV in T&E will be highly regarded
• Ability to work independently from supervisors and be fully responsible for meeting allocated technical and/or project/supervisory objectives
• Strong stakeholder management experience (preferably within an explosives ordnance environment).
• Strong influencing skills over the allocation and management of resources appropriate to given assignments
• Ability to make decisions which impact the success of assigned work, i.e. results, deadlines and budget.

Due to the nature of the role, applicants must also be eligible for Australian Defence security clearance.

Whilst applications must be made online, confidential enquiries are welcome and may be directed to Roz Byrne (Talent Acquisition Lead) via email: rbyrne@qinetiq.com.au

 Looking for an Employer with Benefits?
At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career. You’ll share in the company’s success, and be rewarded for your own. We’ll invest in your professional development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed.

Some of our benefits include:

• Individual Professional development allowance
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Flexible work
• Purchased leave program & loyalty leave
• Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Annual incentive scheme
• Complimentary salary continuance insurance
• Annual volunteering leave with Operation Give Back
• Relaxed dress code

A full list of our employee benefits can be found here: https://www.qinetiq.com/en-au/careers/benefits

QinetiQ conducts pre-employment screening, including but not limited to identity verification and police checks, for all preferred candidates.

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As the defence industry in Australia grows, it is an exciting time to join QinetiQ. What the company looks like today will be different to that of tomorrow as we navigate an ever changing world. To innovate for our customers' advantage we value the need for diversity of thought in everything we do. We provide a flexible and inclusive environment where our people can bring their whole selves to work, meaningfully contribute and have equal opportunity to succeed. We actively seek applications from people who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Aligned with our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan, we also encourage applications from women, veterans and First Nations people. 

QinetiQ conducts pre-employment screening, including but not limited to identity verification and police checks, for all preferred candidates.