Capability Manager

Department of Defence; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Defence is seeking a capable analyst to join the Capability Management Cell within Headquarters Special Operations Command. The role focuses on researching and analysing in-service equipment capabilities, interpreting policy, and advising sustainment approaches based on legislation and procedures.

You will undertake specialist assessments, perform procedural and clerical support, and exercise leadership in support of Special Operations capabilities.

Qualifications

• We are looking for individuals with exceptional organisational skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
• The candidate should be professional, objective, innovative, and able to work collaboratively to achieve results.
• Strong attention to detail and good priority-management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake specialist research and analysis of in-service equipment capabilities.
• Conduct assessments and provide advice within the sustainment function based on legislation, policy and procedures.
• Perform procedural and clerical support work and demonstrate personnel management responsibilities.

Skills

Organisational skills

Effective communication

Collaborative work

Attention to detail

Leadership & management

Job description

The Role

This role will require the knowledge & experience necessary to manage a diverse range of in-service equipment capabilities. It will require a well-developed understanding of Defence policy requirements, government decision-making, Special Operations Command’s mission, & Army’s sustainment processes. Within Capability Management Cell, you will undertake specialist research & analysis, conduct assessments, perform procedural & clerical support work. The team will interpret & provide advice within the sustainment function based on legislation, policy & procedures to ensure Special Operations capabilities. This position has personnel management responsibilities; as such you will be required to exercise your leadership and management skills in support of the sustainment of Special Operations capabilities. You will work collaboratively as part of the broader Defence team & be expected to confidently & articulately represent the interests of Special Operations Command within the broader Defence environment. You will contribute towards ongoing self-improvement & professional development as well as identifying opportunities for on-job training. This role will require some interstate travel; successful applicants will be required to travel in order to attend sustainment activities and liaison visits to Special Operations Command units.

About our Team

The Capability Management Cell within Headquarters Special Operations Command is responsible for representing the Command's equities in a variety of Army sustainment activities to ensure our personnel have the equipment that is fit for purpose. As a member of this team, you will be required to:

• Develop a detailed understanding of the equipment within your allocated Product Schedules.
• Engage with a range of external stakeholders including sustainment and program personnel of Army Headquarters and fleet management staff across the delivery agencies.
• Personnel within this team are routinely required to brief, verbally and through written correspondence, senior executive staff within Special Operations Command.

Our Ideal Candidate

• We are looking for individuals with exceptional organisational skills, able to communicate effectively and work collaboratively.
• The ideal candidate has excellent attention to detail and possesses well-developed organisational and priority-management skills.
• We need a candidate who is professional, objective, innovative and efficient, and works collaboratively to achieve the best results for the Command.