$148,225 - $166,808 (plus Super)
- Fairbairn - ACT
**The Role**
We are after a dynamic and enthusiast leader with science and technology experience who's keen to take up a role in policy, strategy and governance for Australia's second-largest publicly funded research agency. This exciting role is central to setting the direction of science and technology for Defence and will be critical to shaping the direction of Defence's innovation, science and technology enterprise. In this role you'll be able to build on your broad awareness of Government and Defence needs and policy direction.
You will use your understanding of Defence's strategic context and be able to develop approaches for DSTG to respond to these challenges. You will lead a team that develops and implements Defence science and technology policy and strategy which guides investment and delivery for DSTG along with the broader Defence S&T; innovation ecosystem.
You will do this by drawing on government policy, Defence strategy and intelligence reporting to present compelling guidance. Through personal and team research, you'll be able to ensure that world leading best practice shapes DSTG's policy and strategy approach.
**About our Team**
You will lead a diverse team central to DSTG who are actively engaged in a range of strategy setting initiatives driving more, together. The team works closely to lead and implement the strategic direction for the Chief Defence Scientist and is involved in ensuring DSTG research efforts are aligned with Defence's strategic priorities and interests. You will also have a critical role as part of this team to articulate science and technology objectives and priorities across Defence in order to shape longer-term directions. In this team, you'll engage broadly across Defence and with other Government departments to advocate for Defence science and technology ensuring it is well placed across government priorities and initiatives.
We are after a dynamic and enthusiast leader with science and technology experience who's keen to take up a role in policy, strategy and governance for Australia's second-largest publicly funded research agency. This exciting role is central to setting the direction of science and technology for Defence and will be critical to shaping the direction of Defence's innovation, science and technology enterprise. In this role you'll be able to build on your broad awareness of Government and Defence needs and policy direction.
You will use your understanding of Defence's strategic context and be able to develop approaches for DSTG to respond to these challenges. You will lead a team that develops and implements Defence science and technology policy and strategy which guides investment and delivery for DSTG along with the broader Defence S&T; innovation ecosystem.
You will do this by drawing on government policy, Defence strategy and intelligence reporting to present compelling guidance. Through personal and team research, you'll be able to ensure that world leading best practice shapes DSTG's policy and strategy approach.