$111,441 - $125,705 (EL 1) + Super and 10% BDCP
Albury - NSW
The Role
Chief Information Officer Group (CIOG) develops, adapts and advances ICT capabilities to support the Defence mission and Australia’s national interests. The Department is looking to recruit Executive Level 1 (EL 1) Capability Analysts to utilise your leadership, analysis and innovation skills. We seek to create digital value by supporting Defence technology users to create digital solutions to warfighting problems.
Capability Analysts are strongly motivated individuals who are future focused with excellent leadership and analytical skills. They have the drive, integrity and passion to complete challenging and exciting work that directly contributes to our national security including major capabilities such as submarines, long-range fires, sea power, land power, air power and cyber programs.
We will be creating a merit pool to fill existing and future vacancies across CIOG and Defence over the next 18 months.
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
Defence’s digital strategy is “a secure, integrated and scalable information and communication environment able to fight and win in a digital age.” We are developing a workforce that will form the digital spine for Defence, to ensure that we are ready to fight and win in the digital age. We will have a defined scope, a refined vision and structural improvements that will not only better enable us to deliver ICT at the speed our strategic environment demands, but that will give our people greater opportunity to build or round out their skills and experience. We recognise the professional skills and experience of veterans and ex-ADF members.
If you are seeking to work in a fast-paced dynamic team with an inclusive and supportive working environment that values your contribution, supports your professional development and provides flexible working options, then Defence is the place for you! At Defence, the opportunities are endless:
- A competitive remuneration and leave package and 15.4% superannuation.
- Defence is full of exciting work opportunities you will not find anywhere else. You can have multiple careers within the one organisation, with sites in all States and Territories.
- Defence invests heavily in developing the expertise of our people to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to work with great leaders and in great teams to deliver great capability.
- We know that as much as you may love your job, it is important to be able to get away. We provide generous leave entitlements for whatever happens in life.
- We provide a range of wellbeing programs dedicated to supporting you and your family through whatever work and life have to offer.
- You have free access to fitness facilities such as gymnasiums at most sites nationally, to support your mental and physical health.
- We offer flexible and agile ways of working to empower you to work in a way that reflects your circumstances and your lifestyle.
- Defence offers free parking at many Defence sites.
Defence has locations across Australia including regional areas. These roles can be undertaken in any Defence location and we are committed to enabling employees with flexible working arrangements.
Our Ideal Candidate
An EL1 Capability Analyst will exercise a considerable degree of independence, have demonstrated excellent leadership skills within a diverse and integrated workforce of capability-focused professionals and is responsible to achieve complex capability development work.
Additional key attributes we are looking for include:
- In-depth understanding of Australia’s strategic policy, knowledge of and compliance with legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence’s mission and policy requirements.
- Accountable for leading a team, managing allocated resources, setting work area priorities, managing workflows, developing strategies and evaluating work outcomes.
- Lead and be accountable for the development of timely and high quality agendum, issues papers and minutes for capability committees and ministerial and cabinet submissions relating to capability development.
- Implement broader Defence policy and strategic objectives; influence the improvement of capability development processes including government approvals.
- Evaluate, independently analyse and provide advice on capability proposals, including assessments of the strategic context, capability options, resource implications, risks and acquisition strategies.
- Build and sustain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders and negotiate effectively to deliver business outcomes.
To assess the suitability of candidates, you may be requested to undertake online testing and video interviews.
Application Closing Date: Sunday 8 October 2023
For further information please review the job information pack, reference CIOG/09259/23 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=1F63E0FB-028C-F020-C540-D2050DA609EC
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