Strategic and International Policy Managers

4 days ago

Russell n Capital Territory, Australia Defence Australia Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

The Role

The Strategy, Policy, and Industry (SP&I) Group is keen to explore opportunities for public servants from all backgrounds. Our work encompasses an array of policy and program development and management roles that will enable you to utilise your abilities to the utmost - and develop new ones that will enrich your future prospects.

EL 1 Strategic and International Policy Managers are accountable under broad direction to perform and achieve complex to very complex policy development, notably as it applies to a range of domestic and international developments and international engagement issues. They will also be responsible for the development and implementation of enterprise-level Defence and strategic policy initiatives and work within an integrated workforce.

About our Team

Strategy, Policy, and Industry Group is a fully integrated civilian-military workforce, drawing on high-quality and motivated people from diverse backgrounds and academic disciplines who embody Defence and Australian Public Service values.

We offer flexible working arrangements and a range of formal and informal professional development opportunities. While we offer a high degree of flexibility in the way we work, each position is located in Canberra. As such, successful applicants from outside Canberra would need to relocate to Canberra if successful.

Working within Strategy, Policy, and Industry Group is more than just a job; it offers opportunities over the course of a career to work across diverse national and international security and policy matters of national significance.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are seeking motivated, enthusiastic and collaborative Policy Managers to join Strategy, Policy and Industry Group and Defence Industry Policy Division, and contribute to Defence's strategic goals.

To succeed in Strategy, Policy, and Industry Group, applicants should demonstrate:

  • Practised leadership and people skills;
  • Sound judgement with an innovative approach to problem solving;
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills;
  • Strong relationship-building stakeholder skills; and
  • Adaptability, resilience, and flexibility in the face of changing priorities.

Application Closing Date: Monday 29 September 2025

For further information please review the job information pack, reference
SPI/07420/25
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