EL 1 - Assistant Director Performance Measures and Analysis

Australian Department of Defence; Canberra; On-site; AUD 124,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Department of Defence – Russell ACT seeks an EL1 Assistant Director to improve performance information quality, support corporate reporting, and advise on governance under the PGPA Act. Based in Canberra, you will engage with stakeholders to strengthen evidence-based decision making.

You will analyse complex data, develop performance measures, and support enterprise performance initiatives within a large, complex organisation, collaborating across Defence Groups and external agencies.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills are essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for diverse audiences.
• Ability to interpret governance frameworks and policies within a large organisation.
• Proven capability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Improve the quality and consistency of performance information.
• Contribute to corporate reporting products including the Defence Corporate Plan and Annual Report.
• Provide advice on performance measurement, reporting and governance.
• Support development of performance measures and evidence-based reporting.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Communication

Governance understanding

Job description

EL 1 - Assistant Director Performance Measures and Analysis

Australian Department of Defence – Russell ACT

1d ago , from Australian Department of Defence

• $124,393 - $140,315 + up to 15.4% Superannuation
• Russell - ACT

The Role
As an Assistant Director in the Performance Measures and Analysis Team you will work with stakeholders to improve the quality and consistency of performance information and contribute to key corporate reporting products, including the Defence Corporate Plan, Annual Report and Annual Performance Statements.

You will provide advice on performance measurement, reporting and governance, helping Defence meet its accountability obligations under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act).This is an exciting opportunity to step into a role that combines strategic thinking, analysis and stakeholder engagement.

You will analyse complex information, support the development of performance measures, and help strengthen evidence-based reporting and decision making. You will be comfortable working in a large, complex organisation and engaging with diverse stakeholders. You will be adaptable, resilient and able to manage competing priorities. Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, sound judgement and high-level communication skills are essential. Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate is required to be based in Canberra.

About our Team
The Enterprise Performance Branch is responsible for leading Defence’s enterprise-level performance analysis and measurement, corporate planning and reporting and accountability activities in line with PGPA Act and the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Rule 2014 requirements.

The Branch also facilitates the Australian National Audit Office performance statements audit, and supports implementation of a Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide final report recommendation. The Enterprise Performance Measures and Analysis Team works extensively across Defence Groups and Services, senior leaders, as well as with external agencies to strengthen enterprise performance and evaluation capability and ensure alignment with broader Commonwealth performance, governance and accountability requirements.

The Team provides expertise and guidance to Defence's senior leaders to measure and monitor Defence’s performance, including how to design performance measures and targets to demonstrate how Defence plans to achieve its mission, outcomes and key activities.

Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidates will be highly motivated with a curiosity for how government works and an interest in improving governance.

You will bring demonstrated capability in:

• Building and leading high-performing teams while driving an inclusive workplace culture.
• Operating effectively in high-tempo and dynamic environments, and managing competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop and tailor high-quality written products (e.g. parliamentary and corporate briefs, minutes, talking points) for different audiences.
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders, ministerial offices and other government agencies.
• Understanding and appropriately applying governance policies, frameworks and legislative requirements within a large, complex organisation.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Applying sound judgement, especially when dealing with sensitive information.