Defence Division Strategic Advisor

2 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Australian Government Department of Defence Full time

The Australian Government Department of Defence is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief of Staff to join the Cyber Operations Division (COD) as a key advisor to the Defence 2-Star Major General.

About the Role

This is an exceptional opportunity for a dynamic leader to drive organisational communication, collaborations, and alignment within the COD. As the Chief of Staff, you will operate with a high degree of autonomy, serving as an advisor and working closely with the executive leadership team and staff to achieve strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic advice to the MAJGEN on current and emerging issues relevant to the COD and the Defence enterprise;
  • Advising the MAJGEN and the COD executive leadership team and staff on matters relating to governance, risk, and public sector accountabilities;
  • Undertaking internal and external engagement and representation to advance the COD's strategic intent and business objectives;
  • Attendance with or representing the MAJGEN at internal committees and meetings;
  • Maintaining awareness of and delivering support to Government priorities, including through media enquiries, ministerial briefs, and cabinet submissions;
  • Oversight and management of the COD office and support staff, ensuring that diary management, travel, guest management, etc. are professionally delivered;
  • Oversight of Human Resources, Governance, Information and Knowledge Management, and Work Health and Safety functions;
  • Being adaptable, resilient, and a model of Defence and APS values to deliver timely and excellent results.
About Our Team

The successful candidate will manage a team of one Executive Level 2 and four Executive Level 1 officers with supporting APS staff who provide a range of broader enabling functions. The team works to support Defence's Cyber Operations area with numerous Directorates that provide support to Defence personnel nationally and internationally.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an enthusiastic, professional, and experienced candidate who is able to think strategically, set and prioritise busy workloads, identify risks and opportunities, and collaborate effectively in a Whole of Government setting to achieve results.

The successful candidate must have a very high level of understanding of governance, risk, compliance, and ministerial acumen, as well as a sound understanding of the machinery of Government and a proven ability to achieve results in a Whole of Government setting.

While beneficial, there is no direct requirement for a background in ICT or national security. The successful candidate will be able to work effectively with a full range of senior stakeholders across multiple fields to drive results.

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