Defence Planning Specialist

4 weeks ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Laing O'Rourke Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a Defence Planning Specialist to join our Defence team and take a lead planning role in the Defence sector. The position is based in Canberra, ACT. We are looking for candidates based in Canberra or who are willing to relocate.

As a foundational member of the newly established Canberra office, you have a unique opportunity to contribute to our growth and overall culture.


Key Responsibilities

  • Planning, managing and sequencing our Defence Sector programme and pursuit of infrastructure works through key Defence clients
  • Developing our organisational understanding of Defence and Defence policies, systems and processes
  • Develop, prioritise, maintain and coordinate our Defence pursuit pipeline
  • Collaborate with project teams to ensure construction methodology is incorporated in project programmes
  • Develop and maintain a system to ensure informed and disciplined approach in pursuit of the Defence pipeline of work
  • Monitor, track and build corporate knowledge of the Defence client set and key Defence sector stakeholders


About You

  • Experience in planning and management of complex programmes, preferably in a Defence context with at least 5 years experience in a similar role, backed by a relevant engineering degree or equivalent
  • Experience with the Defence Sector
  • A capacity to plan, risk assess and prioritise in a complex and changing context
  • Strong communications skills and preferably experience with a customer relationship platform or software systems


Benefits

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programmes, a mental health and wellbeing programme, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programmes for staff on parental leave.


Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O'Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.



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