Strategic Defence Planning Specialist
14 hours ago
About the Role
We are seeking a Strategic Defence Planning Specialist to join our Defence team in Canberra, ACT.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to our growth and overall culture as a foundational member of our newly established Canberra office.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a system for informed and disciplined pursuit of the Defence pipeline of work.
- Monitor, track and build corporate knowledge of the Defence client set and key Defence sector stakeholders.
- Collaborate with project teams to ensure construction methodology is incorporated in project programs.
- Plan, manage and sequence our Defence Sector program and pursuit of infrastructure works through key Defence clients.
- Develop our organisational understanding of Defence and Defence policies, systems and processes.
- Prioritise, maintain and coordinate our Defence pursuit pipeline.
About You
- You will have at least 5 years experience in planning and management of complex programmes, preferably in a Defence context, backed by a relevant engineering degree or equivalent.
- You will have experience working within the Defence Sector.
- You will possess a capacity to plan, risk assess and prioritise in a complex and changing context.
- You will have strong communications skills and preferably experience with a customer relationship platform or software systems.
Benefits
We offer industry-leading benefits, including specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs 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 holds the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.
The estimated annual salary for this role is approximately $110,000 AUD based on market rates and your level of experience. However, please note that salaries may vary depending on individual circumstances.
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