Defence Capability Transition Specialist

Downer

North Canberra

On-site

AUD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

A complete application in a minute

Tailored resume and cover letter, ready to send.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Professional development

Perks@Downer

Reservist Leave

Job summary

Downer Professional Services seeks a proactive Transition Specialist to plan, coordinate and deliver capability transition activities for a major materiel program transitioning to sustainment within a complex Defence environment. You will work with engineering, logistics, commercial and sustainment teams, ensuring technical and operational considerations are integrated throughout transition planning and delivery.

Excellent CASG and transition-to-sustainment experience will be important.

Qualifications

Diploma/Advanced Diploma in a relevant discipline is required.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Management, Information Management, Logistics, Engineering or IT is desirable.
Demonstrated equivalent experience within Defence, Government, industry or another complex operational environment.

Responsibilities

Take ownership of assigned workstreams and progress activities through to completion.
Follow up actions and maintain momentum against transition milestones.
Gather and consolidate information from multiple sources for planning and decision-making.
Identify, monitor and evolve risks, issues and dependencies.
Facilitate and participate in meetings, workshops and working groups.
Prepare clear reports, briefs, presentations and management papers.
Support senior stakeholders with analysis, reporting and information management.
Identify opportunities to improve transition processes and ways of working.