Position Title: Human Factors Specialist (Sub-Contract)

Contract Budget: $125,000 (Inclusive of GST & Super) – Deliverable-Based

Location: Remote / Work-From-Home (South Australia preferred, but open to candidates Australia-wide)

Security Clearance: Minimum NV1 Required (Active or Parked; Australian Citizens only)

Engagement Type: Sub-Contractor (ABN required) | Flexible Hours / Part-Time

About the Role

We are establishing a specialist team to support a key Defence project focusing on the cognitive performance and human factors of dismounted infantry using sensitive industry equipment.

We are seeking a Human Factors Specialist to lead the human-centric research stream. In this role, you will design qualitative and quantitative data collection methodologies, draft and submit ethics protocols and trial plans, assist in conducting field trials, and synthesise data into high-level analytical reports for Defence stakeholders.

This position operates as a deliverable-based sub-contract. The role offers maximum schedule flexibility and remote working arrangements, provided project milestones are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Ethics & Protocol Design: Author and submit defense ethics protocols, scientific trial plans, and qualitative/quantitative methodologies focused on cognitive performance in high-stress combat environments.

• Literature & Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with industry, CASG/DSTG personnel, departments, and national/international scientific communities to evaluate existing research, lessons learned, and relevant military HF/cognitive frameworks.

• Field Trial Execution: Assist in planning, setting up, and conducting two field trials (interfacing directly with dismounted infantry and equipment testing).

• Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyse human performance data and generate progress, draft, and final reporting deliverables for key Defence and industry stakeholders.

Project Timeline & Core Deliverables

• By Dec 2026: Completed Ethics Protocol Design and Trial Plan.

• Feb 2027: Ethics and Trial Plan Approvals secured.

• Q2 & Q3 2027: Conduct 2x Field Trials (approx. 1–2 weeks and 3 weeks duration) + Progress Reports (April / June).

• Sep 2027: Draft Final Report.

• Dec 2027: Final Report, Lessons Learned, and Project Debrief.

Key Eligibility & Security Requirements

• Security Clearance: Must hold or have held an NV1 clearance (active or currently parked). Sponsorship available for reinstatement.

• Citizenship: Australian Citizenship required. (Dual citizens permitted only if second citizenship is with a 5 EYES nation due to ITAR compliance).

• Compliance: Must be eligible to comply with ITAR regulations.

Work Location, Travel & Logistics

• Location: Primary work from home (BYO personal device for administrative tasks). Must be able to attend virtual Teams meetings. Potential option to hot-desk at Defence sites in South Australia if desired.

• Defence Site Visits: Minimal travel to Defence establishments for meetings (estimated 1 time per month).

• Field Trials: Must be willing to travel interstate for two field trials (3–6 months advance notice provided). Accommodation/travel budget provided (nearby hotel or field facilities as required).

• Access: A yellow DCAC (Defence Common Access Card) will be arranged.

Engagement Terms & Candidate Profile

• Who Should Apply: Open to all experience levels. Senior candidates will enjoy complete autonomy; junior/mid-level/grad candidates will receive direct technical leadership and mentoring from an experienced Defence technologist engineer.

• Contract Structure: Independent Sub-Contractor (ABN required). Responsible for own GST and superannuation payments.

• Payment Terms: Deliverable-based milestone payments (processed monthly).

• Flexibility: Hours are fully negotiable (part-time or casual availability structured around deliverable due dates). Expectation is 169 days of work over the time period 1 Sep 2026 through until 1 Dec 2027, with potential extensions at Defence discretion. 

How to Apply

To express interest or discuss the position details further, please submit your CV and a brief outline of your current clearance status to ryan@skrdynamics.com.au. Due date for applications is 20^th Aug 2026.

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