Strategic Force Design & Defence Planning Specialist

Chandler Macleod

Canberra

On-site

AUD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Chandler Macleod is seeking a Delivery project Support Officer for a 12-month assignment with potential extension in Canberra. You will support the LC4ISREW Directorate with strategic planning, force design and capability integration for Army capability programs.

The role involves analysing strategic guidance, developing concepts of operation, and providing high-quality advice to senior Defence stakeholders.

Qualifications

Experience supporting Defence programs, force design or strategic planning.
Strong understanding of Defence capability, comms or information systems.
Excellent written communication for strategic documents and briefs.
Strong stakeholder engagement with military, APS and industry.
Ability to analyse complex information and provide strategic recommendations.
Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage priorities.

Responsibilities

Support the development and maintenance of LC4ISREW strategic plans and operational planning products.
Assist in development of concepts of operation, concepts of employment and capability planning documentation.
Analyse Defence strategic guidance and impacts on future Land capability requirements.
Provide force design and strategic analysis to inform capability planning and decisions.
Review and coordinate capability planning across Defence programs and streams.
Monitor dependencies between Land, Joint, Air Force, Navy and Defence projects.
Prepare strategic briefs, reports, and recommendations for senior Defence stakeholders.
Support governance, planning and stakeholder engagement across Army Headquarters.
Translate complex technical information into clear strategic advice.
Contribute to capability lifecycle planning and investment decisions.