Test & Evaluation Consultant

Job description

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This is an opportunity to join a specialist Defence Consultancy within an Intelligence program supporting the delivery and assurance of critical intelligence capabilities within a major Defence capability portfolio. Working within a highly classified and strategically important environment, you will contribute to the testing, verification and evaluation of systems that support Defence intelligence and targeting functions.

Your new role

As a Senior Test & Evaluation Practitioner, you will support Defence Intelligence Group (DIG) projects, products and programs by planning, coordinating and conducting Test & Evaluation (T&E) activities throughout the capability lifecycle.
Working within the Defence Targeting Directorate, you will ensure systems and software solutions are tested, validated and assessed in accordance with Defence policies, standards and the One Defence Capability System (ODCS). This role will involve close engagement with project teams, technical specialists and stakeholders to provide assurance that delivered capability is fit for purpose and operationally effective
  • Plan and conduct software and system Test & Evaluation activities.
  • Develop test strategies, test plans and evaluation documentation.
  • Perform verification and validation activities across Defence capability projects.
  • Assess technical performance and operational suitability of systems.
  • Support capability assurance activities throughout project lifecycles.
  • Provide advice on Defence Test & Evaluation practices and frameworks.
  • Produce reporting, recommendations and evidence-based assessments.
  • Engage with project, engineering, intelligence and capability stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with Defence Test and Evaluation Manual (DTEM) requirements and Defence governance frameworks.


What you'll need to succeed

To be successful, you will have experience delivering Test & Evaluation outcomes within Defence, intelligence, systems engineering or complex ICT capability environments.
You will demonstrate:
  • Experience in Systems and Software Test & Evaluation.
  • Verification and Validation (V&V) experience.
  • Knowledge of systems engineering methodologies and assurance practices.
  • Experience supporting Defence capability acquisition, sustainment or delivery programs.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and reporting skills.
  • Ability to develop test plans, test reports and evaluation documentation.
  • Understanding of Defence governance frameworks and capability lifecycles.
  • Current Defence security clearance or ability to satisfy Defence security requirements.

What you'll get in return

  • Opportunity to support nationally significant Defence Intelligence capabilities.
  • Long-term Canberra-based contract.
  • Exposure to complex and highly secure Defence environments.
  • Work alongside Defence, intelligence and capability delivery specialists.
  • Contribute to the delivery and assurance of critical targeting and intelligence systems.


What you need to do now

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Job Summary

  • Published on: 07 Jul, 2026
  • Category: Defence
  • Vacancy: 1
  • Job type: Contractor
  • Salary:
  • Location: ACT - Canberra
  • Job Nature: Contractor

Company Details

  • Name: Hays
  • Location: ACT - Canberra