Description : APS 6 - Staff Officer. Company : Australian Government Department of Defence. Location : Canberra ACT

• $85,607 - $97,790 (plus Super)
• Canberra - ACT

The Role

• Do you want a key role to ensure Defence is prepared and able to mobilise in time of crisis?
• Interested in developing strategic-level direction and advice on Defence preparedness to defend Australia and its national interests?
• Interested in an opportunity to work with strategy, risk, plans and the generation of forces to support senior Defence decision-makers?
• Are you interested in leading critical change in how Defence understands and manages preparedness outcomes? Or
• Are you interested in helping to develop and implement a Defence Mobilisation Plan?

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) requires the ability to support a range of scenarios, including in response to future large-scale domestic disasters and national emergencies. The Defence Strategic Review is considering the priority of investment in Defence capabilities and is to assess the ADF’s structure, posture and preparedness in order to optimise Defence capability and posture to meet the nation's security challenges over the period 2023-24 to 2032-33 and beyond. The Review will outline the investments required to support Defence preparedness and mobilisation needs to 2032-33.

The Directorates of Preparedness and Mobilisation both have ambitious forward work programs requiring motivated, strategic and systems thinkers.

About our Team

Our Ideal Candidate
You will require strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to think both strategically and in systems, solve complex problems and build relationships.

Other things that would be helpful:

• A reasonably good understanding of the ADF.
• An ability to contribute to the development and presentation of policy and plans for Defence’s Senior Leaders and Committees.
• The ability to develop recommendations by applying an understanding of defence strategy and processes; and
• Conducting/leading analysis.

Finally, you will also need to be a bit flexible and have the ability to work effectively in an integrated team.