Specialist Engineering - Geospatial Systems, Software Development
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 23, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 21, 2026.
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Role:- Specialist Engineering - Capability Definition Documents Development
Level 3 - Advanced Practitioner Engineering and Technical Services
Role description
Scope of Task:
Intelligence Capability Division (ICD) manages and coordinates intelligence enterprise capability and support functions on behalf of the Chief of Defence Intelligence (CDI). The Intelligence Capability mission is to deliver integrated enterprise intelligence capability, including the management and development of the intelligence workforce.
The Geospatial Collection Systems (GCS) Directorate, within ICD, is accountable for the investment, sponsorship and management of projects that collect and produce geospatial data, in support of the ADF, National Intelligence Community and Whole of Government. GCS is required to provide senior-leadership support and collaboration across the Defence enterprise, delivering technically complex capabilities and oversees critical international relationships in the intelligence environment.
To fulfil these responsibilities, GCC manages project and product activities across the capability lifecycle, from government approval through to sustainment. GCS seeks two suitably qualified specialist engineers (Capability Definition Document Development and Geospatial Systems) to provide systems and software engineering services as described at Attachment A - Statement of Work.
Specified Personnel must:
(a) be Australian Citizens;
(b) hold a Positive Vetting (PV) or a Top Secret Privileged Access (TS-PA) security clearance;
(c) undergo a Defence Intelligence Suitability Assessment (DISA) process. Respondents should note that the DISA process typically takes between 4 and 16 weeks from commencement to completion.
(d) complete a Deed of Confidentiality in accordance with Attachment H of the Deed;
(e) complete all mandatory Defence Intelligence Group (DIG) training requirements and
(f) be based in the ACT region and available to perform the Services on-site at a Defence location five (5) days per week, unless otherwise approved in writing by the Commonwealth.
Status as a Specified Person is conditional upon the successful retention of the PV/TS-PA security clearance and DISA requirements for the ongoing role they are engaged to perform.
Location(s): Brindabella Business Park, ACT
Conditions of Participation:
a. Nominated resources must hold a PV or TS-PA security clearance
Evaluation Criteria:
(a) extent to which the response is compliant with the RFQTS and the level of assessed risk relating to the negotiation of an Official Order acceptable to the Commonwealth;
(b) respondent’s capability and capacity to deliver the services listed in the RFQTS;
(c) respondent’s past performance and relevant experience; and
(d) prices and pricing structure, including proposed payment schedule.
In responding to this RFQTS, respondents should provide, as a minimum:
(a) Details of the Service Provider’s capability and recent experience relevant to the SOW requirements;
(b) CV of proposed Specified Personnel including two referees and their relevant geospatial capability and experience;
(c) AGSVA Clearance Subject ID (CSID) or the Date of Birth (DOB) for Specified Personnel; and
(d) Proposed approach consistent with the SOW requirements.