Overview
The acquisition of conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines is an historic and transformative endeavour for Australia. The whole-of-nation effort to safely and securely deliver the cutting edge nuclear-powered submarine program will transform Australia's economic and national security landscape for decades to come.
Within the Capability Analyst function, an EL 1 Capability Analyst is accountable under broad direction to perform and achieve very complex written and analytical work within an integrated workforce. They will require an in-depth knowledge of and compliance with legislative frameworks, government decision-making processes, Australia's strategic environment, Defence's mission and policies, the purpose and operation of the Australian Submarine Agency (ASA) and Australia's industry development priorities.
An EL 1 Capability Analyst will exercise a considerable degree of independence and perform a subject matter expert role. They will exercise sound decision-making and judgement to provide expert advice to ASA leadership and Government. They will have in-depth knowledge of the capability analyst function and are responsible for the development, implementation, compliance and review of policies and procedures relevant to their work within that function. They will engage in very complex problem solving and issues management and may coordinate and deliver detailed or sensitive projects that impact on strategic, political or operational outcomes for ASA and Defence.
An EL 1 Capability Analyst may be a team coach or lead an operational, project or administrative team and will be accountable for the outcomes of the teams work and the appropriate use of resources to produce and achieve outcomes. They are expected to be capable of building team capability through coaching and feedback and reviewing and developing the quality of work undertaken by others within a work unit. They may exercise the associated people and financial responsibilities to achieve work unit outcomes.
An EL 1 Capability Analyst will be responsible for actively managing key stakeholder relationships and will be required to identify relevant stakeholders' expectations and concerns to develop and communicate methodologies and practices to achieve outcomes. They will be accountable to contribute towards ongoing self-improvement and professional development of their work area.
This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in ASA as a Building Capability Payment (BCP). This enables ASA to provide a premium, in addition to the base salary otherwise payable under the ASA Enterprise Agreement, for positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to ASA capability. For further information, please contact the contact officer.
Security Clearance: Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at "Negative Vetting Level 1"
Our Ideal Candidate
We are a dynamic organization seeking employees who are agile, innovative and energised by high-paced work. We are seeking highly motivated and collaborative minded people who will have the opportunity to contribute to a once in a lifetime program.
Our ideal candidates will bring the following attributes and skills to the role:
* Our ideal candidate demonstrates very strong analytical capability, sound judgement and the ability to work independently while providing complex, evidence based advice.
* They will have a solid understanding of Defence decision making processes, sovereign industrial capability priorities and the Australian Submarine Agency's strategic context.
* The candidate communicates with influence and consistently produces high quality written products, including compelling arguments and well structured policy and analytical papers.
* They can produce easily understandable advice and analysis based on complex information and source data.
* They are skilled in managing competing priorities at pace, while maintaining accuracy and delivering outputs that support senior decision makers.
* The ideal candidate brings demonstrated experience engaging effectively with diverse stakeholders, including international partners, and can tailor communication to suit different audiences.
* They are able to lead the development of productive relationships across internal teams, Defence stakeholders, and industry, and they very confidently represents the team in engagements and negotiations.
* They show initiative, drive outcomes and perform effectively in environments characterised by uncertainty and ambiguity.
* A sound understanding of Defence capability development processes and the Government approval pathways for Defence capability funding is highly desirable.
* They contribute positively to team objectives and uphold high standards of professionalism, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Eligibility
Security Clearance: Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at "Negative Vetting Level 1"
Getting to know the Australian Submarine Agency
The Australian Submarine Agency was established on 1 July 2023 and is responsible for the management and oversight of Australia's nuclear-powered submarine program. Australia's acquisition of conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines through the AUKUS partnership will be critical to ensuring our Defence Force has the capabilities needed to keep Australians safe. The Australian Submarine Agency operates under the Defence portfolio and maintains linkages with the Department of Defence. Our workforce comprises Australian Public Servants, Australian Defence Force members and contractors. It offers diverse experiences across intelligence, policy, human resources, communications, infrastructure, engineering and IT. We support an inclusive culture that emphasises respect, collaboration, safety and security. Our greatest asset is our people. We offer flexible working arrangements and ongoing professional development opportunities.
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