Overview
The Role — Shape the Future of Australia's Defence Estate.
The Department of Defence is the Federal Government's largest landholder, managing over 3 million hectares across the country. Within the Security and Estate Group, Estate Planning plays a critical role—providing the strategic planning framework and guidance for more than 70 major bases, 70 training ranges, and over 800 leased and owned properties. This is the Defence Estate.
Location: Canberra, ACT. Salary: $95,187 - $108,734 plus up to 15.4% Superannuation.
Are you someone who:
* Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment?
* Enjoys engaging with policy makers and technical experts to influence high-level strategic decisions?
* Values building relationships and navigating complex organisations?
* Loves strategic thinking and wants to contribute to the Defence of Australia?
Responsibilities
In this role, you will contribute to estate analysis and planning outcomes within an integrated workforce, gaining exposure to planning legislation and practices across Australia. You will have opportunities to make an impact at the local (base), regional, and national levels while collaborating across Defence and Government on planning initiatives that shape the future of the estate. The Estate Planning team:
* Develops policy for managing the Defence estate;
* Leads engagement with local governments and external stakeholders;
* Manages land use matters such as urban encroachment and assesses development applications;
* Acts as the delegated departmental planning approval authority for infrastructure projects, facility upgrades, and land divestments;
* Conducts strategic assessments for estate acquisitions, disposals, and leases;
* Leads resilience and critical infrastructure initiatives across Defence; and
* Collaborates with other SEG branches, Defence groups and services, and other government agencies to deliver integrated outcomes.
Team and Location
While the majority of our team is based in Canberra, we are a geographically dispersed workforce with staff located in Perth, Adelaide, Darwin, Brisbane, and regional New South Wales. This national footprint enables us to deliver regionally informed and strategically aligned estate planning outcomes.
Our Ideal Candidate
* Proven ability to deliver strategic studies and planning outcomes.
* Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate with influence across internal and external networks.
* Experience preparing high-quality advice, briefs, and reports for senior leaders.
* Excellent time management and the ability to prioritise competing demands in a complex environment.
* A quick learner with a proactive mindset and a desire to grow.
* A positive, inclusive team player who can work effectively in a geographically dispersed and diverse organisation.
Note: By continuing, you agree to Defence privacy and collection notices as part of the application process.
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