The FIC Officer supports the planning, integration and assurance of Fundamental Inputs to Capability (FIC) across the program, ensuring that capability outcomes are coherent, sustainable and aligned with Defence intent. The role contributes to the coordination of FIC elements across the capability lifecycle, supporting informed decision‑making and effective integration of people, systems, processes and industry inputs required to deliver and sustain capability.

The FIC Officer helps ensure that FIC considerations—including workforce, training, facilities, sustainment, certification, safety and industry capability and capacity—are appropriately identified, understood and integrated into program activities. The role maintains flexibility to contribute across a range of capability support functions as program priorities evolve.

In support of the Chief Engineer (CENG), the FIC Officer also provides technical and engineering support, applying sound judgement to ensure munition contracts, below‑the‑line engineering activities and associated industry deliverables remain fit for purpose and aligned with FIC requirements.

This includes supporting the review and assurance of engineering submissions, technical data packages and Engineering Management System (EMS) inputs, contributing to configuration control activities, and identifying when additional industry engagement, clarification or technical revision is required. Through these activities, the FIC Officer helps ensure technical integration supports safe, certifiable and sustainable in‑service outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the technical development and management of Munitions Contracts and other engineering‑related contracts, ensuring ongoing fitness for purpose from a technical perspective.

• Contribute to the definition; review and acceptance of technical data, ensuring contractual technical deliverables meet engineering, configuration and regulatory requirements.

• Manage and coordinate below‑the‑line engineering activities, including assessment of Engineering Management System (EMS) inputs.

• Identify when OEM or third‑party engineering revisions are required and support technical evaluation and recommendation processes.

• Provide Change Control Board (CCB) administration and coordination support to the CENG, including preparation of papers, tracking of actions and documentation of decisions.

• Maintain accurate records of technical changes, engineering decisions and supporting artefacts.

• Provide technical analysis and support to inform engineering governance, risk assessments and assurance activities

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