TSPV or TSPA Cleared | Requirements Engineer – Shape Critical Defence Capability
Join a high-impact program delivering next-generation capability for Defence and the National Intelligence Community. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Requirements Engineer who can lead end-to-end requirements activities across complex projects, work closely with both business and technical stakeholders, and ensure requirements are clearly defined, traceable, prioritised, and aligned to strategic outcomes.
Location
Onsite – ACT
Contract Duration
Initial 12-month contract to 14 September 2027, with 2 x 12-month extension options
Security Clearance Requirement
Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current TSPV/TSPA clearance. This position is open to Australian citizens with a valid security clearance due to role requirements. We are committed to a non-discriminatory hiring process but, unfortunately, cannot provide visa sponsorship for overseas applicants.
Essential Tasks
- Plan and lead end-to-end requirements activities across large and complex capability projects
- Elicit, analyse, validate, prioritise, and manage business and system requirements throughout the project lifecycle
- Facilitate stakeholder engagement, consensus, sign-off, and negotiation of competing priorities and trade-offs
- Maintain requirements baselines, govern change, and assess impacts to scope, cost, schedule, and solution design
Key Criteria
- Demonstrated experience leading requirements engineering activities aligned to REQM Level 5 for complex ICT or capability programs
- Strong ability to engage diverse business and technical stakeholders and translate needs into clear, feasible, and testable requirements
- Experience establishing baselines, version control, traceability, and structured change management for requirements
- Ability to work effectively in a high-security environment with discretion, sound judgement, and strong stakeholder management skills
How to Apply
Contact Kate at (02) 6230 0233 to discuss your application.
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Compas PTY is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that values innovation and collaboration. With a focus on employee growth, you will have access to ongoing training and development opportunities while working alongside industry experts in a supportive environment. Located in the vibrant ACT/SA region, this role provides a unique chance to contribute to critical secure network infrastructure projects that make a real impact.
