Vacancy title:
Environmental Test Facility Manager

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Management, Science & Engineering, Civil & Government, Cleaning & Facilities]

Jobs at:
Australian Government

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, June 17 2026

Duty Station:
Port Wakefield | South Australia (SA)

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, June 3 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

About the Role

Lead the Environmental Test Facility (ETF) team within Defence’s Joint Proof & Experimental Unit (JPEU). You’ll oversee test and evaluation activities across climatic, radiographic, and vibration environments, ensuring safety, quality, and continuous improvement in support of Defence capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage ETF operations, staff, and resources
• Set priorities, strategies, and evaluate trial outcomes
• Maintain safety standards during testing activities
• Collaborate with technical experts and stakeholders
• Provide technical advice on complex armaments activities
• Drive continuous improvement in environmental testing

Requirements & Qualifications

• AQF Level 6 qualification in a relevant technical domain (or equivalent experience)
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Experience in environmental testing or technical evaluation
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Australian Citizenship with eligibility for NV1 Security Clearance

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: professional certificate

Job application procedure

To apply for this position, please prepare your updated Australian-style resume and a tailored cover letter. 

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