Strategic Planning Managger

Nova Systems; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Parental Leave

Professional and Personal Development

Flexibility in working arrangements

Novated Leasing & Salary Sacrifice

Employee Share Offer

Job summary

Nova Systems in Canberra seeks a Strategic Planning Manager to lead planning, governance, workforce strategy and transformation across a complex Defence program environment. You will work with senior Defence stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams, providing strategic oversight and driving reform to strengthen delivery of Defence capability outcomes.

This senior role offers influence on long-term outcomes, business improvement and the delivery of critical defence capabilities, while promoting a

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex Defence programs, projects or business functions.
• Strong background in strategic planning, governance, workforce planning or transformation.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and build effective relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning activity to support key project and capability outcomes.
• Provide advice and recommendations to senior Defence and industry stakeholders.
• Build trusted relationships across Defence, industry and multidisciplinary teams.
• Establish governance, reporting and performance frameworks to support delivery.
• Monitor performance, risk, opportunities and benefits realisation.
• Lead workforce planning and forecasting, including capability gaps and resource needs.
• Drive reform, transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support improved operating models, governance practices and pilot programs.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team.

Skills

Strategic planning

Governance

Workforce planning

Transformation

Stakeholder influence

Executive briefing

Job description

• Key senior role within the GWEO leadership team
• Australian & Veteran owned and operated
• Strong company brand and exciting growth opportunities
• Canberra only location

About the Role

We have a new opportunity for a Strategic Planning Manager to lead planning, governance, workforce strategy and transformation activity across a complex Defence program environment.

Working closely with senior leaders, Defence stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams, you will provide strategic oversight of key programs, drive reform initiatives and strengthen the frameworks that support delivery of GWEO's Defence capability outcomes.

This is a senior opportunity to influence long‑term outcomes, shape business improvement and support meaningful Defence capability delivery.

What you'll be involved with

• Leading strategic planning activity to support key project and capability outcomes.
• Providing advice and recommendations to senior Defence and industry stakeholders.
• Building trusted relationships across Defence, industry and multidisciplinary teams.
• Establishing governance, reporting and performance frameworks to support delivery.
• Monitoring performance, risk, opportunities and benefits realisation.
• Leading workforce planning and forecasting, including capability gaps and resource needs.
• Driving reform, transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supporting improved operating models, governance practices and pilot programs.
• Leading and developing a high‑performing team.
• Promoting a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace culture.

What we would like from you

• Experience leading complex programs, projects or business functions in a Defence environment.
• Strong experience in strategic planning, governance, workforce planning or transformation.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and build effective relationships.
• Experience developing executive briefings, reporting and recommendations.
• Commercial awareness, with exposure to contract management.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making capability.
• Leadership experience, including leading teams and change initiatives.
• Australian Citizenship with a current or recently suspended NV1 security clearance.

Life at Nova - it all adds up!

With people being our point of difference, we deliver on promises, reward good work, champion professional growth and support flexibility, all within a diverse and inclusive culture that recognises moments that matter.

Life at Nova is our collection of employee benefits, designed to meet the many and varied needs of our people.

• Generous Parental Leave: Primary Carers receive 20 weeks paid leave; Partner Carers receive 4 weeks. Full superannuation contributions for up to 52 weeks
• Professional and Personal Development: Up to $5,000 per year of allowance with PD leave included. Up to $750 per year can be used towards wellbeing such as a gym membership or assets related to wellbeing activities
• Additional Leave: Ranges from - Reserve, Loyalty, Emergency Services, Purchased (up to 2 weeks), and Community Service
• Flexibility: We promote a culture that encourages and enables flexible ways of working that support our people
• Dress For Your Day: We empower our people to determine their outfit for the activities of the day which allows for personal expression that builds trust
• Reward & Recognition Program: Offering exclusive discounts from hundreds of major retailers, helping you to save on groceries, petrol, holidays, and more
• Employee Assistance Program: for employees and family members
• Annual Nova employee engagement: Great way to connect more broadly and strengthen your internal networks and have some fun!
• Wellbeing Hub with access to health and fitness content
• Access to Defence Health and Travel Insurance
• Free Flu Vaccination annually
• Novated Leasing and Salary Sacrifice
• Nova Employee Company Share Offer
• An inclusive, collaborative, and supportive culture
• Social activities throughout the year, we even dress up at times, think Safari - we don't like to take ourselves too seriously!

You can view the full range of benefits at https://www.novasystems.com/au/careers/life-at-nova-systems

Nova Systems is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone feels safe, valued, and included, where our people are our point of difference.

Nova Systems respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters in which we live and work, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Nova Systems also acknowledges the services of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have contributed to defending Australia and its national interests.

To find out more about our commitment to Reconciliation, please visit our website.

Veteran

Nova Systems is a Veteran Employment Supporter of the Veteran Employment Program. We value the skills Veterans bring and encourage Veterans and Defence partners to apply. Nova supports our Veterans through reserve leave and top‑up pay entitlements. No need to tailor the use of Defence language in your resume, we prefer to see this however, please let us know if you need support with your application. We also ensure all applications receive a response and feedback when appropriate.

ITAR

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian Citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. To learn more, please visit: www.defence.gov.au/security/clearances

NOVA SYSTEMS

Nova Systems is Australia's largest privately‑owned Defence company with global reach. We are leaders in capability assurance and systems integration solving complex challenges in innovative ways.

We are relied on to develop and test capabilities critical to national security and safety. We are trusted to integrate mission systems solutions and develop software and products that protect lives every day.

For 25 years, Nova has brought a different perspective. From national Defence and essential services to border control and cyber security, these are the challenges we partner with our clients to anticipate, understand, and solve. We have strategically located offices in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, and Singapore.

But what makes Nova Systems truly unique, is our people. Nova Systems is where the best and brightest minds come together to challenge, collaborate, and innovate. At Nova Systems, we see things differently.