AddressThe Role
The Directorate of Navy Governance is seeking an APS6 Configuration & Knowledge Management Officer who will manage and mature the digital content for the Navy Library on the Defence Secret Network (DSN). The functions performed by the APS6 Configuration & Knowledge Management Officer is fully on the DSN therefore applicants need to hold an NV1 or above clearance.
The Navy Library (N Library) is the key mechanism by which the Navy achieves its governance outcomes. The key part of your role will be working with the Navy Library content which supports Navy's Leadership, Governance and Operational Outcomes. It is the online repository for guides, manuals, policy, doctrine, process and all other supporting documentation required by Navy. You will be instrumental in implementing and refining the operation of the N Library DSN repository.
Some of the key duties of this role are:
- Ensure the delivery and upkeep of the DSN N Library content, including maintaining the configuration, harmonisation and accuracy of content.
- Ensure that the Navy's knowledge artefacts within the repository are accessible to authorised personnel, configuration controlled and compliant.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential.
- Exercise both initiative and judgement in the management of the N Library DSN repository.
- Engage with stakeholders to educate and train them on processes, procedures and publication timelines.
- Develop the DSN N Library business rules to integrate configuration control within the existing construct.
- Provide Knowledge Management expertise to the Staff Officer (SO1) with respect to the future development of the DSN N Library.
- Assist SO1 with the transition of the DSN N Library from a SharePoint platform to an Integrate Business Support System (IBSS) platform in conjunction with the broader transition process.
- Provide briefings to Navy Steering Groups and Committees.
About our Team
Working to the Director Navy Governance, you are part of the team that is embedded in a dynamic environment, supporting Navy Outcome 5. You will be part of the Navy Governance team which currently consists of a blended workforce of ADF, APS and Contractors. The team engages with many stakeholders within Navy and Defence to achieve best practice for the implementation and maintenance of Navy's key governance mechanism.
Our Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, have high levels of administrative and organisational abilities, excellent time management skills and well established configuration and Knowledge Management skills.
To succeed in this role, applicants will be required to demonstrate:
- Demonstrated ability against the key duties.
- The ability to lead a team including contracted resources.
- Demonstrated content configuration skills.
- Demonstrated ability to meet timelines, achieve outcomes and operate independently.
- Excellent judgement, problem solving skills and initiative.
- Excellent liaison skills.
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a small, high performing team.
- Ability to handle highly sensitive information in accordance with government security requirements.
