The Role
The MQ-28 Project Office EL1 Business Manager will be accountable under broad direction to provide complex workforce and operational advice to the MQ-28 Project Office Executives and greater workforce, in particular relating to legislation and policy.
This exciting opportunity will offer a considerable degree of independence and allow you to leverage your leadership experience within a small team. You will build rapport with your team, peers, stakeholders and apply your complex problem solving and management skills to deliver MQ-28 Project Outcomes.
You will be responsible for oversight on a broad range of internal business functions such as operations management, strategic and business planning, workforce and governance within the MQ-28 Project Office.
With a strong knowledge of Australian Public Service processes and policies, you will foster a culture of effective and responsible resource management by translating and applying administrative, operational, technical and resource requirements for MQ-28 activities and deliver required reporting.
Responsibilities for the role include:
- Accountable for managing allocated resources, setting work area priorities, managing workflows, developing strategies and evaluating business outcomes.
- Accountable for managing a small integrated team, including providing clear and consistent communication, setting clear performance and behavioural standards, managing performance, delegating responsibility and guiding and developing people.
- Accountable to perform complex procedural, operational, administrative and business management activities that support the delivery of MQ-28 outcomes.
- Demonstrate and apply the skills, knowledge and stakeholder management experience necessary to provide advice and services for a range of complex activities.
About our Team
You will join a dynamic Enterprise, working collaboratively in an integrated Military/APS workforce with Industry Partners and Air Force to directly support and deliver vital Defence capability in support of Australia's national interests.
The role of the EL1 Business Manager within the MQ-28 Project Office is to manage and oversee key operational, workforce and governance requirements in support of the MQ-28 capability and supporting systems.
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will be pro-active and have in-depth administrative skills that will allow engagement with a range of military, APS and industry team members.
You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, being able to build relationships with all key stakeholders. You will be outcome focused, possess a demonstrated strategic thinking ability, and thrive in a high tempo environment managing many competing priorities.
You will be an Australian citizen who already holds, or is able to readily obtain and maintain a NV1 Security clearance. You are able to work in Brisbane/RAAF Base Amberley, South East Queensland.