El 1 - Assistant Director Strategic Engagement and

$108,195 - $122,044 (plus 15.4% Super)
- Canberra - ACT

**The Role**
The Naval Shipbuilding Expert Advisory Panel (NSEAP) Secretariat possess a high level of integrity, deliver quality outputs and is responsible for strategic coordination of up to 5 in country Panel visits each year.
- Do you want to be a key contributor in supporting the direction of Australia’s Defence maritime capability?
- Are you a leader who can empower and influence others?
- Are you able to build effective relationships throughout an organisation?
- Are you an organised person who values planning to succeed?
- Are you a hard worker and keen to tackle demanding goals?

If so, you might be the person we are looking for to fill our Assistant Director Strategic Engagement and Coordination role within the Naval Shipbuilding Expert Advisory Panel Secretariat, located in Russell Offices, Canberra.

The role will provide you with exposure to major maritime capability programs in the Naval Shipbuilding Enterprise, senior government executives, Defence industry partners and opportunities to undertake interesting, challenging and unique work making valuable contribution to Defence’s mission and strategic objectives and priorities.

The Assistant Director Strategic Engagement and Communication role includes:

- **Senior stakeholder engagement - **to achieve NSEAP Secretariat goals and objectives while representing the Australian Department of Defence and NSEAP Secretariat as required;
- **Strategic coordination and management of visits -** development of visit programs, visits, briefings - including pre briefs and materials;
- **Executive communications management -** development and analysis of Cabinet and Ministerial submissions, Estimate Briefs - including Questions on Notice, Visit After Action Reports and Media Summaries. Associate Secretary Coordination support;
- **Planning and administration management - **project and business support activities, including but not limited probity, contract management, financial and FOI management;
As an EL 1 Assistant Director Strategic Engagement and Coordination - NSEAP Secretariat, you will be a key member of a small team - lead by the Assistant Secretary - NSEAP Secretariat, dedicated to providing exceptional high stands of support and customer service.

**About our Team**
The Naval Shipbuilding Expert Advisory Panel (NSEAP) Secretariat is a small, dynamic team that is committed to providing superior support to the Panel and is responsible for strategic coordination of up to five in country visits a year, including meetings with senior Defence stakeholders, industry representatives and Ministers.

The NSEAP Secretariat possess a high level of integrity, deliver quality outputs and are dedicated to achieving desired outcomes. To be a strong contender for this role, you will need to be a highly organised professional who has excellent communication, stakeholder management and people skills, sound judgement and discretion and be able to deliver high quality results.

As an Assistant Director Strategic Engagement and Communication, you will support NSEAP Secretariat objectives by coordinating in country visits, effectively managing senior stakeholder engagement and executive communications management. The specific competencies below are considered critical to success within the Assistant Director Strategic Engagement and Communication role.
- **_Relate and network _**- being able to quickly building relationships, network, and relate well to all levels.
- **_Plan and organise _**- set clear objectives, plan, manage time and resources and monitor your progress
- **_Deliver results and meet customer expectations_** - have a focus on customer needs and satisfaction, setting high quality standards and achieve work goals
- **_Analyse Information_** - probe for clarity, produce solutions, make judgements, and think systemically
- **_Decide and initiate action_** - take responsibility, take calculated risks, take initiative and generate activity
- **_Adapting and responding to change_** - accept new ideas, adapt to interpersonal styles, show sensitivity to different cultures or backgrounds and deal with ambiguity at work.