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Salary- $129,391 - $155,309 (plus Super and 10% BDCP)
- Reid - ACT
Do you want to meaningfully contribute to the development, delivery and sustainment of digital capability that contributes to Australia’s national security? The Director of Major Digital Projects within the Defence Digital Group provides sponsorship, leadership and direction to deliver enterprise level digital capability to Defence. You will build strong relationships with stakeholders within Defence and with our Government partners.
With your superior written and verbal communication skills, you will be able to influence others to see the benefits of digital capability investments, and demonstrate how it meets Defence requirements and aligns to strategic priorities. As the leader of the Major Digital Projects team, you will set clear standards and foster professional development for your staff to develop and maintain a high performing and cohesive team. You will have a unique opportunity to drive real change across the Defence Digital Group towards achieving our goals.
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
The newly formed Defence Digital Capability Division is developing a diverse workforce to shape the future of Defence ICT to fight and win in the digital age. The Division is responsible for managing digital demand across the whole of Defence. We are also responsible for Defence’s digital capability investments and managing digital life-cycles to sustain our capabilities. The Division works closely with Strategy and Architecture Division to ensure strategic alignment and for the consideration of technology options. We work with the Military and Enterprise Systems Divisions to successfully deliver and sustain our digital capability. We engage with Services and Groups across Defence and with international and domestic partners to achieve integrated capability effects.
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will be a highly motivated leader with a track record for achieving outcomes. Operating in a high tempo environment, they will be able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. They will be experienced in program or project management, with excellent coordination skills. They will be expert at communicating complex concepts simply, especially in an ICT context. The individual will have high order leadership and interpersonal skills. They will be able to solve complex problems and exercise sound judgement.
