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As a Deputy Mission lead, you will be responsible for all aspects of managing the Mission, never losing sight of the requirement to deliver specific innovative, asymmetric, high-priority capabilities for the ADF.
- Manage and lead a small, semi-autonomous cross functional team, including providing clear and consistent communication, setting clear performance and behavioural standards, managing performance, delegating responsibility and guiding and developing people.
- Plan and manage allocated resources, set Mission priorities, workflows, work area strategies and evaluate warfighter outcomes.
- Drive and deliver the delivery of very complex engineering functions, systems and innovative activities, while meeting legislative requirements.
- Coordinate a co-design process with industry to develop a solution that can be rapidly introduced into capability.The Deputy Mission Lead will report to the ASCA Mission Lead under the Assistant Secretary ASCA Delivery and be responsible for supporting the delivery of one of the ASCA Missions.
The additional payment is a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP) which enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the rate of salary otherwise payable under the Enterprise Agreement (EA) to some or all of the jobs within a critical occupation(s) or discipline within a workplace. Applicants engaged into a BDCP position must consider the following. BDCPs provide remuneration in addition to the Defence Enterprise Agreement (EA).
This arrangement is subject to meeting eligibility criteria and is subject to annual review. Should your performance fall beyond requirements or the eligibility criteria not be met, your eligibility for the BDCP may be reviewed and ceased. It may also be ceased should you change positions or the requirement for the BDCP is no longer necessary, as determined by Defence. Should the BDCP be ceased you will be advised and your BDCP additional payment will cease.
About our Team
In response to strategically directed Defence priorities, ASCA harnesses the potential of industry, research organisations, and Government partners. It will also help align and transform the US, UK, and Australian defence industrial bases by accelerating discrete projects under AUKUS Pillar II (Advanced Capabilities).
The Missions will each address a specific capability challenge, be time-limited (up to 3 years) and have clear performance targets. Mission leaders will be engaged for the duration of that specific activity. Deputy Mission Leaders will be engaged in an ongoing capacity with the ability to transfer across into a new mission at the conclusion of their initial activity, ensuring the opportunity for continuous improvement and learning within the ASCA team.
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will have a strong history of establishing and working effectively in teams, and a record of project and program management and leadership which encourages new ideas, builds trust and provides support for the development of emerging skills.As an ASCA Deputy Mission Lead you will:
- Apply your project management technical qualifications or experience to support the delivery of capability relating to one of the advertised problem statements (asca.gov.au)
- Demonstrate strong judgement and capitalise on innovative alternatives to resolve complex problems;
- Effectively and constructively challenge the status quo as required;
- Demonstrate resilience and personal accountability for the quality of advice and delivery of results through engaging, collaborating and partnering; and
- Demonstrate exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
Application Closing Date: Thursday 25 January 2024
For further information please review the job information pack, reference DSTG/12474/23 on
https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=CCD6317F-EBB5-368D-478A-D2494299B7AF
