Policy, Program and Project Assistant Directors

Department of Defence; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Defence in Australia is seeking an EL 1 Assistant Director to lead teams and deliver complex policy outcomes that support Defence's strategic objectives and Australia's national interests. You will develop and implement policy, shape advice for decision-makers, manage projects, and build partnerships with Defence, government agencies and external organisations to deliver outcomes.

This role requires considerable independence and a track record of coordinating complex policy and

Responsibilities

• Working with a considerable degree of independence, you will contribute to the development, implementation and review of policy, strategy and engagement initiatives in a dynamic and complex environment.
• You will be responsible for leading policy development, shaping advice for decision-makers, managing projects and work programs, and supporting the delivery of Defence priorities.
• You will work closely with stakeholders across Defence, government agencies and external organisations to build partnerships, coordinate activities and deliver outcomes.
• Leading the development, coordination and implementation of complex policy and engagement activities.

Job description

As an EL 1 Assistant Director, you will lead teams and deliver complex policy outcomes that support Defence's strategic objectives and Australia's national interests.

Key responsibilities

• Working with a considerable degree of independence, you will contribute to the development, implementation and review of policy, strategy and engagement initiatives in a dynamic and complex environment.


• You will be responsible for leading policy development, shaping advice for decision-makers, managing projects and work programs, and supporting the delivery of Defence priorities.


• You will work closely with stakeholders across Defence, government agencies and external organisations to build partnerships, coordinate activities and deliver outcomes.


• Leading the development, coordination and implementation of complex policy and engagement activities.