Business & Workforce Manager

The Role

Defence is seeking an Executive Level 1 Business and Workforce Manager to join a focused and informed multidisciplinary team at Airlift Systems Program Office (ALSPO) to bring and apply best practice business management acumen in support of Medium Air Lift aircraft and their supporting systems for Air Force. The Business & Workforce Manager holds a pivotal, multi-faceted role, overseeing strategic planning, resource allocation and cultural development within a large and complex Program Office.

This position is accountable for integrated strategic personnel planning, ensuring the organisation has the right structure and a skilled, knowledgeable team to achieve its goals. A significant aspect of this role involves sponsoring and managing the operationalisation of the Defence Culture Blueprint.

This includes developing and implementing the ALSPO Cultural Intent and leading activities aligned with the blueprint's seven strategic pillars and compliance to Defence Values and Behaviours.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Leadership and coordination to manage and oversee effective reporting for workforce, administration and business management services compliance including budget and personnel contract management.
• Applying workforce intelligence through analysis, planning and compliance in support of effective recruitment processes, on-boarding and training programs.
• Implementing strategies aligned to psychosocial health and well-being for Australian Public Service (APS) staff and collaborates with the Commanding Officer (CO) for Australian Defence Force (ADF) members.
• Developing innovative solutions to resourcing constraints inclusive of change management activities.
• Building and maintaining a library of business intelligence workforce and resource artefacts and data sets to help senior management to make informed decisions.
• Acting as a liaison with other functional Groups across Defence to understand and implement broader strategic intent and ensure compliance and optimal performance across ALSPO.

About our Team

ALSPO delivers air mobility capabilities that support combat, humanitarian, diplomatic and peacekeeping operations. We provide sustainment services for the C-130J Hercules and C-27J Spartan aircraft, ensuring mission readiness for the Air Force.

With a proud Air Force legacy, ALSPO is staffed by ADF, APS and contracted personnel. Our inclusive service delivery model reflects Defence Values and fosters a resilient, adaptive and culturally capable team. Every member contributes with purpose to Defence and the nation.

This position is based at RAAF Richmond and supports flexible work arrangements. However, due to operational requirements, remote working is not suitable. The role requires a consistent on-site presence in Western Sydney to ensure effective service delivery and stakeholder engagement.

As an APS employee, you will access leading wellbeing initiatives and enjoy base amenities including a gym, pool, cinema, courts and childcare.

Join a capable, committed and diverse team shaping the future of Defence air mobility.

Our Ideal Candidate

To be successful in the role, you will:

• Be qualified, experienced and highly motivated, with a demonstrated ability to operate effectively within a capability-driven organisation that leverages strategic workforce planning and advanced business intelligence solutions.
• Apply your expertise in data collection, consolidation, analysis and reporting to design and deliver efficient business processes, generate performance insights, and drive outcomes that support Defence's strategic and operational priorities.
• Demonstrate high levels of behavioural mastery by building effective partnerships with senior stakeholders, identifying adaptive solutions to emerging challenges, and leading implementation with agility and precision.
• Demonstrate strategic awareness and planning capability by interpreting organisational drivers and translating strategic intent into actionable, workforce-aligned business outcomes.
• Lead initiatives that require sound judgement, cross-functional coordination and stakeholder engagement, and deliver outcomes shaped and managed under your direction.
• Communicate with clarity and influence, using excellent verbal and written skills to convey nuanced information, foster collaboration, and support informed decision-making at senior levels.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 2 November 2025

For further information please review the job information pack, reference CASG/08189/25 on