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Form of workThe Role
This is an excellent opportunity to influence industry and business development as an Analyst in Defence. In this exciting role you will build strong relationships with international and industry partners and will contribute to the expansion of a domestic industrial base whilst contributing to the development of innovative technologies in relation to Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance.
Use your excellent research, negotiation and presentation skills to determine requirements, review options and develop metrics to present for decision at a range of Committees, Program Boards and associated fora.
It’s an exciting environment where no two days are the same, but on a typical day as an APS 6 Capability Analyst you will:
- Prepare timely and high quality advice for ministers and cabinet relating to capability development within Defence.
- Apply expertise in capability development processes to progress innovative capability development initiatives within Defence.
- Evaluate and provide advice on capability proposals including assessments of the strategic context, capability options, resource implications, risks and acquisition strategies.
- Design and recommend solutions to issues impacting the achievement of desired outcomes.
About our Team
The Capability Analyst positions are located within the Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Enterprise Task Force, within the Joint Capabilities Group (JCG).
The Australian Government is committed to the acceleration of the manufacturing of guided weapons in Australia.
Working in the GWEO Taskforce is fast paced, exciting and directly supports Defence’s mission to defend Australia and its National Interests.
The multi-billion dollar GWEO program is a complex undertaking requiring consideration of many elements including research and development; test and evaluation; manufacturing; maintenance, repair, and overhaul; storage and distribution; disposal; and education and training. You will work in a diverse team of ADF, APS and Industry partners, analysing, designing and implementing innovative solutions to deliver Government's Guided Weapons production priority.
The team encourages flexible, hybrid working arrangements with the opportunity to work from home. Many of the team’s workforce mix their working week from both the office and at home. Generous leave entitlements, Christmas Stand-down Periods, development and training opportunities are on offer.
There are multiple roles on offer in Canberra and one in Melbourne, Victoria.
The task force will continue to expand its workforce and offer opportunities via merit pools in the coming months.
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will be required to:
- Play an important role as a member of a team focused on achieving excellence across a variety of areas in high-profile, very complex projects. This will be attributed by your high standards, pursuing tasks to completion, and attention to detail.
- Have a 'can-do' attitude and an ability to maintain a positive attitude towards complex problems, while using sound judgment and understanding the impacts and risks to strategic outcomes.
- Have outstanding time management and organisational skills, while remaining resilient and adaptable to changing plans and priorities. You will be able to work effectively independently and within a team.
- Have excellent written and oral communication skills, and be comfortable engaging and collaborating with a variety of stakeholders while building and maintaining strong interpersonal relationships.
- Have strong analytical, research skills and an ability to interpret and apply legislation in defining business requirements in a logical manner.
Application Closing Date: Tuesday 31 January 2023
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $85,607.00 – $97,790.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
