ERP Transformation Lead, Executive Office (EL1)

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

Job summary

Australian Department of Defence in Fyshwick, ACT is seeking an EL 1 Executive Officer to lead ERP division coordination and enable senior decision-making. You will connect senior leaders, delivery teams and stakeholders to turn strategic direction into coordinated action.

You will manage ERP leadership forums, produce high-quality briefs and reports, oversee decisions and priorities, and provide governance-focused advice to drive enterprise reform and performance across Defence Groups and

Qualifications

• Strong governance, executive coordination and business management capability.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex issues into clear advice for senior audiences.
• A proven ability to build trust, influence outcomes and maintain productive relationships across organisational boundaries.
• Sound judgement and analytical skills, including the ability to identify emerging issues and provide practical, risk-informed options.
• The ability to prioritise, remain composed under pressure and deliver high-quality outcomes within tight timeframes.
• Initiative and independence, balanced with a collaborative and service-focused approach.
• Experience in governance, performance reporting, program coordination or organisational management.
• Experience in a major program or transformation environment would be highly regarded, but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination of ERP leadership forums, executive meetings and decision-making processes.
• Deliver clear, timely and high-quality briefs, submissions, correspondence and reporting for senior leaders.
• Maintain oversight of decisions, actions and priorities, and drive follow-through across the Division.
• Provide practical, risk-informed advice on governance, organisational management and program delivery.
• Coordinate sensitive and time-critical executive, ministerial and corporate tasking.
• Support program planning, priority-setting and performance reporting, helping leaders maintain focus on the outcomes that matter.
• Support risk, assurance and compliance activities, including coordinating responses to reviews and monitoring agreed actions.
• Build trusted relationships across Defence Groups, Services, enabling functions and delivery partners.
• Identify and implement improvements to governance, executive workflows and organisational performance.

Job description

Australian Department of Defence in Fyshwick, ACT is seeking an EL 1 Executive Officer to lead ERP division coordination and enable senior decision-making. You will connect senior leaders, delivery teams and stakeholders to turn strategic direction into coordinated action.

You will manage ERP leadership forums, produce high-quality briefs and reports, oversee decisions and priorities, and provide governance-focused advice to drive enterprise reform and performance across Defence Groups and