Discipline Lead Air Explosives

Department of Defence – Fishermans Bend VIC We are seeking two highly motivated Discipline Leaders with a passion for delivering innovative and valued outcomes to Defence in the area of Naval Platform Survivability (NPS). Discipline Lead Air Explosives is responsible for leading research in analytical, numerical and experimental methods that support material, system and whole-of-vessel survivability assessments to above water weapon effects. Discipline Lead Damage Control, Sensors & Data is responsible for providing advice, developing technologies and assessing technical risks to Defence maritime platforms relating to damage control, recoverability and habitability from explosive and non-explosive damaging events. The Discipline Leads will: Ensure the teams’ science & technology (S&T) outcomes to Defence are high quality, delivered within timelines and meet internal and/or external reporting requirements; maintain accurate data into relevant systems through the NPS Group Leader and Program Leaders in Defence Science Technology Group (DSTG) and Defence. Foster networks within DSTG and Defence; and with national and international partners in industry, academia and other nation's defence agencies. Create an inclusive environment by mentoring staff, contributing to the group strategy and planning, providing clear and consistent communication, setting well‑defined performance and behavioural standards, and delegating responsibility. About our Team DSTG is the Australian Government's lead agency dedicated to providing innovation, science and technology support for the country's defence and security needs under the leadership of the Chief Defence Scientist. Platforms Division applies S&T to the capability analysis, research and development of platforms and systems relevant to the Australian Defence Force. The Signatures and Survivability (SAS) resides within the Platforms Division. SAS undertakes research and development activities involving platform signatures, weapon and hazard effects, platform survivability and recoverability – including NPS – in support of the Australian Defence Force and National Security. Our Ideal Candidate Prospective Discipline Leaders in DSTG must have experience in leadership and management to build collaborative multi‑discipline teams in science, engineering, mathematics and data. They should think strategically, anticipate the needs of Defence, solve problems and operate under broad guidelines. They will be expected to manage teams, facilities and resources necessary for S&T delivery and effectively connect to the Defence and S&T ecosystems. Discipline Leader Air Explosives will apply knowledge and experience to: Guide the experimentation, simulation and analysis of above water weapons impact and detonation against maritime materials, systems and platforms. Lead the research into novel methodologies that enhance DSTG's capability to measure, analyse and report on weapon effects, including explosive shock, blast, fragmentation and high‑strain responses. Discipline Leader Damage Control, Sensors & Data will apply knowledge and experience to: Guide the modelling and assessment of damage control and habitability systems on Defence maritime platforms, including fire‑suppression, flood, smoke, atmospheric control and integrated platform management systems. Identify methodologies to simulate, integrate and assess new and novel damage control technologies into maritime platforms or Defence training environments – including data analytics and machine learning, augmented and virtual environments, and remote and autonomous sensors. Security Clearance Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 1”. Mandatory Qualifications The S&T6/EL2 Discipline Leader – Platform Systems position requires academic qualifications in one or more of the following related fields of research or relevant skills and work experience. ANZSRC Fields of Research 2020 Division 31 – Biological Sciences (3199 Other Biological Sciences) Division 34 – Chemical Sciences (3403 Macromolecular & Materials Chemistry) Division 40 – Engineering (4001 Aerospace Engineering, 4015 Maritime Engineering, 4016 Materials Engineering, 4017 Mechanical Engineering, 4099 Other Engineering) Division 46 – Information & Computing Sciences (4602 Artificial Intelligence) Division 49 – Mathematical Sciences (4901 Applied Mathematics) Division 51 – Physical Sciences (5103 Classical Physics, 5104 Condensed Matter Physics) #J-18808-Ljbffr