Strategic & International Policy Officer

The Role

Are you looking to apply your policy and engagement skills to lead some of the largest complex programs in Australia?

Do you value a diverse workforce that supports work life balance and offers flexible working arrangements (Including part-time as negotiated)?

As an APS 6 in Guided Weapons & Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Group, you will be given the unique opportunity to work within a diverse team to deliver Australian Defence Force systems that are at the leading edge of Defence Capability.

As an APS 6 Strategic & International Policy Officer, working in Guided Weapons & Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Group in the Department of Defence, you will be working on establishing the first Australian complex guided weapons industrial base, one of the top priorities outlined by the Defence Strategic Review.

You will spend your days:

• Driving the strategic and international agenda for the GWEO Group.
• Developing and implementing critical policy to support the establishment of the GWEO Enterprise.
• Planning, preparing and delivering high-level activities in support of Ministerial and cabinet level submissions, correspondences and briefs.
• Establishing enduring relationships with internal and external stakeholders / negotiating with internal and external stakeholders to achieve agreed outcomes.

Your responsibilities will require you to apply your policy and engagement skills and experience across a diverse range of activities in support of the acquisition and sustainment of Defence capability.

Your ability to engage with others and provide relevant advice will be key to allowing you to deliver outcomes.

There may be some domestic and international travel associated with this position.

About our Team

The Strategy and Plans Branch is an integral part of GWEO Capability Development Division (CDD), which is part of the new GWEO Group.

The Strategy and Plans team is dedicated to providing our staff with a diverse, manageable, favourable work-life balance, and we support flexible working arrangements. We will also invest in your training and development to ensure your time with us is deeply rewarding, both personally and professionally. We are committed to achieving a workplace culture that is inclusive and diverse; one that directly reflects the needs and scope of Defence’s varied operational requirements.

The Strategy and Plans Branch was established to develop the policy framework for the GWEO Group, advance GWEO objectives through international engagement and provide policy advice to government on the GWEO Program.

Our people are capable, innovative, committed and diverse. We support an inclusive culture that emphasises respect and collaboration.

In CDD, you will enjoy experiences and opportunities that, as an APS employee, you simply would not get with any other organisation. Other benefits include:

• 15.4% superannuation.
• Access to personalised professional development pathways, including opportunities for Defence-funded post-graduate study.
• Additional leave days between Christmas and New Year.
• Focus on work/life balance.
• Salary sacrifice opportunities.

Our Ideal Candidate

Capability Development Division (CDD) within GWEO Group is seeking experienced Strategic and International Policy professionals to join our growing team who can demonstrate:

• superior analytical skills, with motivation to be innovative, and to challenge traditional ways of conducting business;
• an ability to lead and mentor integrated teams to achieve results in a collaborative and inclusive manner;
• have exemplary communication skills, with an ability to confidently influence and engage with stakeholders with diverse backgrounds and seniority;
• are passionate about self-improvement and professional development; and
• the ability to support and deliver complex policy submissions, while maintaining integrity and fostering a positive team culture.

If you are someone who:

• Enjoys supporting challenging and highly complex activities.
• Is creative, pragmatic and solutions focused.
• Is not afraid to challenge the traditional ways of doing business.

Then this is the role for you!

Application Closing Date: Sunday 21 January 2024

For further information please review the job information pack, reference GWEO/12656/23 on 

https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=1A8D92C4-E62F-7470-AF3A-D2497EEA82F0