Biometrics SME - Initial 3-6 Month Contract

At NCS Australia, we believe in doing technology services better. Our commitment to quality, focus on people, and willingness to challenge traditional thinking set us apart. Our team brings this belief to life by partnering with our clients and communities to make tomorrow together.

We are committed to creating an environment that prioritises innovation, collaboration, and purposeful work. Our diverse team is empowered to make a meaningful impact with curiosity, creativity and resilience to shape better outcomes. Join us and accept the challenge of creating a better tomorrow.

We are seeking a Biometrics SME to join our Sydney/Canberra Consulting team. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in the development and enhancement of Biometrics products. Working closely with cross-functional teams, including end-users, engineering, architects, and the business portfolios, you will contribute to the entire product lifecycle from ideation to launch and beyond. You will join a small, dedicated Biometrics COE team focusing on identity and biometric related strategies, roadmaps, and tasks.

You will provide expert advice on solutions to complex problems, developing alternative approaches to planning, design, and challenges. Evaluate emerging technologies and methodologies for potential application to customer challenges. Troubleshoot complex problems and conduct technical reviews to verify objectives are being met across project portfolios. Perform technical writing for contract documentation. You will support the development and maintenance of biometric strategy and growth priorities.

You will also be involved in testing of biometric technologies on historical image data, tabulating results, and presenting findings to senior management and customers. You will analyze biometric matching outcomes and provide advice, strategies, and roadmaps for improvement. 

Moreover you will develop biometric strategies and value propositions for the team, cultivate and maintain key customer relationships through to representing our end client at relevant forums like industry events, standards meetings, conferences, etc.

• Bachelor’s degree with signifanct years of relevant experience or a Masters/Doctorate degree in Biometrics with 5-8 years relevant experience.
• Experience working with Biometrics and Identity solutions, specifically in the Government sector.
• Experience interacting with operationally focused customers.
• Proven track record in delivering innovative identity and biometric solutions.
• Strong customer knowledge and networking relationships.
• Background in developing solutions to planning, design, and engineering issues.
• Ability to interpret business requirements into technical requirements.
• Experience working in virtual environments and achieving results through indirect teams.
• Superior oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (domestic and international).
• Knowledge of International Standards (SC37 Biometrics and SC17 Identity documents).
• Project Management certification or experience.

Why join us: 

NCS Australia is where you can feel at home, nurturing your talents and skills as we make tomorrow together, one day at a time. Our benefits include paid parental leave, initiatives focused on your well-being and discounted health insurance. You will also enjoy discounts on various products and services and be regularly recognised and rewarded for high performance. We are committed to your career development through our Capability Fingerprint, industry and partner training programs, special interest groups, and an AI-driven learning platform. No matter where you are in your career, we offer meaningful work and opportunities for growth.

NCS Australia is an equal-opportunity employer, and we take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we serve.We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Veterans, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

At NCS Australia, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply. 

Agencies:

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Work rights and background checks: 

To be eligible for a position with us, applicants will need to have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process, including probity and police checks