The key duties of the position include:
The Role
Your duties will include:
* Engagement with various stakeholders across Defence and the Government to progress program and capability support requirements in line with One Defence Capability System (ODCS) criteria.
* Lead reporting requirements for the Office of the Head of Navy Capability (OHNC) which includes drafting Navy Covering Briefs for the Capability Gate Review (CGR) and Investment Committee (IC) for the Office of the Chief of Navy (OCN).
* Channel the change management process to support requirements as part of the Integrated Investment Program (IIP) in line with capability submissions to government.
* Coordinate tasks and activities to support information management and knowledge transition within the Navy Capability Division (NCD).
* Have an understanding of seaworthiness requirements to progress criteria as part of the Navy Governance Framework.
* Work within the NCD to identify gaps and design opportunities to reduce the impact on the ability for the branch and division to achieve product, project and capability outcomes.
* Manage the outcomes of contracts that support both the program support and capability analyst lines of effort.
* Develop tools to enhance transparency and accountability across the branch and division on administrative and tactical requirements in line with capability development across Navy.
Defence roles cover a diverse range of workplace environment requirements. These may include physical tasks or working in conditions that are not typical of an office environment. Candidates should consider these requirements when assessing their suitability for the role. For more information, please contact the nominated contact officer.
Computer Use, Generic screen based.
This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in Defence as a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP). This enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the base salary otherwise payable under the Defence Enterprise Collective Agreement (DECA), for positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to Defence capability. For further information, please contact the contact officer.
About our Team
The vision of the Maritime Domain Support Branch (MDSB) is
\"Enabling and supporting maritime domain capability delivery to the Integrated Joint Force\".
The purpose of the branch is to support the NCD to progress, enhance and standardize branch and divisional activities to inform the OHNC on the status of Navy Capability Development.
The MDSB is made up for six directorates:
a) Embedded Program Support
b) Business Enabling Services
c) Contract and Procurement
d) Navy Industry Liaison
e) Navy Minors Capital Program
f) Future Force Lifecycle Engineering Office
Our Ideal Candidate
Our Ideal Candidate is someone who can hit the ground running, being experienced in Project Management within Government and Defence. We are seeking a team player who is collaborative in your approach to delivering Project outcomes. Experience working within the Maritime Domain is highly desirable.
The successful applicant will possess the following skills and capabilities:
* Well-versed in Agile Project/Program Management methodology;
* Ability to quickly adapt to an innovative and developing project environment;
* Strong verbal and written communication skills;
* Ability to sustain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
* Willingness to take on all tasks as required to achieve outcomes;
* Sound problem solving skills and use of initiative to resolve challenges and analyse/interpret legislative/policy requirements; and
* Sound judgement and time management skills for accurate completion of work to meet deadlines.
* Ability to navigate sensitive and complex security requirements and standards, ensuring their effective application to relevant programs.
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