Engineering Surveillance Officer

The Role

The Air Lift Systems Program Office has an opportunity for a motivated individual to join the Engineering and Logistics Unit’s Engineering Governance team and contribute to important Air Force capability outcomes.

As the APS 6 Engineering Surveillance Officer, you will work under broad direction from the Platform Airworthiness Engineering Leads to support the safe and effective sustainment of the RAAF’s C-130J Hercules and C-27J Spartan aircraft.

In this role, you will:

• Plan and conduct reviews of engineering activities and supporting evidence.
• Assess information to identify risks, gaps and areas for improvement.
• Prepare clear reports, advice and recommendations for decision makers.
• Work with internal stakeholders and industry partners to support practical improvements.
• Contribute to compliance with Defence engineering and aviation safety requirements.

This role offers meaningful work in a complex aviation sustainment environment where your judgement, initiative and communication skills will be valued.

About our Team

The Air Lift Systems Program Office at RAAF Base Richmond is a Business Unit within the Airlift and Tanker Systems Branch of the Aerospace Systems Division. ALSPO is responsible for sustaining and enhancing the RAAF’s C 130J Hercules and C 27J Spartan aircraft. In partnership with industry, ALSPO supports Air Mobility Group by delivering effective sustainment support solutions.

The Engineering and Logistics Unit within ALSPO is an integrated workforce of APS, ADF and contractor personnel working together in a dynamic aviation sustainment environment.

The Engineering Governance team supports engineering functions by reviewing activities, checking evidence, identifying risks and helping drive practical improvements. The team contributes to safe, compliant and effective sustainment outcomes.

Our success relies on collaboration, professional relationships and a shared commitment to Defence capability. This is a team where your contribution helps deliver meaningful outcomes for Air Force operations.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will have, or be motivated to develop, an understanding of aviation, engineering, maintenance, quality, compliance or safety related work.

They will be able to:

• Review and interpret complex information.
• Assess evidence and identify risks, gaps or weaknesses.
• Ask the right questions and seek further information when needed.
• Write clear reports, opinions and recommendations.
• Plan their work, manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes.
• Build effective working relationships with stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be proactive, organised and comfortable working with a level of independence. They will use sound judgement, communicate clearly and contribute to practical improvements that support safe, compliant and effective sustainment outcomes.

They do not need to know everything on day one, but they should bring curiosity, integrity and the ability to learn quickly in a technical environment.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 23 August 2026

For further information please review the job information pack, reference CASG/04369/26 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=D3BB705A-7BCA-D0AF-6F7D-ED3331A570EA