The Australian Defence Digital Engineering Competency Framework (AD-DECF) provides the structured foundation required to advance Defence’s digital engineering capability in accordance with the Defence Digital Engineering Strategy. By defining clear competencies, roles, and development pathways, the AD-DECF enables a consistent, enterprise wide approach to building a digitally proficient workforce. 

Embedding these competencies across Defence job families and functions will ensure digital engineering becomes a core element of the One Defence Capability System Manual. Successful implementation depends on sustained cross Defence collaboration, fostering a culture that embraces digital engineering practices and interoperable ways of working.

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Australian Defence Digital Engineering Competency Framework (PDF, 3.49 MB) Australian Defence digital engineering competency matrix - part 1 (PDF, 174.47 KB) Australian Defence digital engineering competency matrix - part 2 (PDF, 205.87 KB) Australian Defence digital engineering competency matrix - part 3 (PDF, 214.2 KB)

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13 March 2026

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digital.engineering​@defence.gov.au