The key duties of the position include:
The Role
If your interest is in project/program functions and would like to support the delivery of infrastructure, capability and security programs within the Pacific region, this is the job for you. In this role, you will be engaging in dynamic problem solving and issues management in the Department of Defence, Pacific Division.
Duties will include the following:
* Assist project and commercial managers with preparation of briefing material including project reviews, monthly reporting and project/program performance;
* Analyse and interpret financial and non-financial program data to inform project managers and collaboratively forecast risk and issues to manage project outcomes;
* Assist with zero base budget development and cost estimation activities for existing projects and new policy proposals for Government consideration and applying established technical, operational, professional and administrative activities, procedures and practices;
* Build and sustain stakeholder engagement, including the ability to communicate with influence and negotiate effectively across a range of stakeholders;
* Strong problem solving skills including thinking outside of the box.
About our Team
Pacific Division provides many opportunities for engagement and collaboration. The Divisions primary role is to provide program delivery and support to Pacific partners. The Branches within the Division deliver capability development programs including infrastructure, maritime security and the Defence Cooperation Programs.
Pacific Maritime Branch provides program delivery and maritime security policy direction to deepen Defence’s engagement and collaboration with partners across the Pacific.
Indo-Pacific Infrastructure Branch manages the delivery and maintenance of security-related facilities and infrastructure in partner nations with a focus across the Indo-Pacific.
The Branch is supported by various roles and functions including APS and ADF Engineers, Finance, Contract, Program and Project Management, and Business Management.
New Zealand, Timor Leste and Regional Governance Branch sets the regional policy direction on Defence’s international engagement in the Pacific.
Pacific Bilateral Branch provides policy advice and manages Australia’s Defence relationships with Pacific Island Countries.
Our Ideal Candidate
Pacific Division offers flexible working arrangements and a range of formal and informal professional development opportunities. We value our people developing their expertise in specific areas.
Key skills:
* Experience in project management support, inclusive of project financial management is highly desirable;
* Well-developed professionalism and interpersonal skills to liaise, collaborate and build productive stakeholder relationships with the resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure;
* Review project performance recommending changes where necessary to achieve project/program outcomes;
* Proactively and autonomously manage multiple tasks including inputs to project reviews, financial data analysis, end of month activities including rephrasing and forecasting financial plans within a complex environment; and
* Demonstrate highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to represent in high-level committees and provide high quality and well-considered reports on project achievement.
Eligibility
Security Clearance:
Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 1”.
Getting to know the Department of Defence
The Department of Defence employs around 18,000 Australian Public Service (APS) employees. Defence APS employees work in a wide variety of critical roles, Australia wide, enabling our three services Navy, Army and Air Force, to do their job. Defence has a range of Australian Public Service (APS) career opportunities that offer interesting, challenging, and unique work. Our workforce includes administrative support, accountants, intelligence analysts, engineers, policy advisors, graphic designers, lawyers, social workers, IT specialists and contract managers to name a few. We offer a rewarding career that includes professional development, work-life balance, recognition, a flexible and supportive work environment and a diverse workforce. To find out more about a career with Defence please visit https://www.defence.gov.au/jobs-careers