Chief of Staff

5 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Australian Government Department of Defence Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic leader to serve as the Chief of Staff to the Defence 2-Star Major General of Cyber Operations Division. The successful candidate will operate with a high degree of autonomy, providing strategic advice and driving organisational communication, collaborations, and alignment.

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;
  • Undertake internal and external engagement and representation to advance the COD strategic intent and business objectives;
  • Attend meetings and represent the MAJGEN as required;
  • Maintain awareness of Government priorities and deliver support through media enquiries, ministerial briefs, and cabinet submissions;
  • Oversight and management of the COD office and support staff, ensuring diary management, travel, and guest management are professionally delivered;
  • Oversight of Human Resources, Governance, Information and Knowledge Management, and Work Health and Safety functions;
  • Be adaptable, resilient, and a model of Defence and APS values to deliver timely and excellent results.
About Our Team

The Chief of Staff manages 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 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.

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