Risk Manager

2 weeks ago

Canberra, Australia Australian Government Department of Defence Full time


The Role

Are you looking to apply your risk management skills to lead one of the largest programs in Australia? Do you value a diverse workforce that supports work life balance?
Secure your next role with us at Defence as an APS employee for generous employment benefits including professional learning opportunities.
As an EL1 in Strategy and Plans Branch, you will be given the unique opportunity to work within a diverse team to deliver Australian Defence Force systems that are at the leading edge of Defence Capability.

Your responsibilities will require you to apply your analytical skills and experience across a diverse range of activities which will include program risk management in support of the acquisition and sustainment of Defence capability.

This position will be subject to an additional 10% Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP). This will be in addition to your agreed substantive salary on commencement. Please refer to the Defence Enterprise Agreement 2017-2020 for more information on BDCPs.

BDCPs apply, subject to the following:

Meeting eligibility criteria and maintaining effective performance.  BDCPs are subject to regular reviews and may be ceased or varied at any time in accordance with Defence Policy. BDCPs may cease should you change positions that no longer attract a BDCP. Should the BDCP be ceased you will be advised and your salary will revert to your substantive salary.
About our Team
The Program Management Office – Strategy is an integral part of Strategy and Plans Branch, which is part of the new Guided Weapons Guided Weapons & Explosive Ordnance Capability Development Division. Our Branch comprises various disciplines (including strategy, policy, international engagement, finance, analytics, engineering, project management, commercial, logistics, and corporate enabling services). We are located in Canberra and our focus is to provide oversight of the acquisition and sustainment of guided weapons and munitions for the Australian Defence Force.

Strategy and Plans Branch (S&P) is dedicated to providing our staff with a diverse, manageable, favourable work-life balance. We will also invest in your training and development to ensure your time with us is deeply rewarding, both personally and professionally. We are committed to achieving a workplace culture that is inclusive and diverse; one which directly reflects the needs and scope of Defence’s varied operational requirements.

S&P comprises approximately forty dedicated employees performing strategy development; program management; analysis; international engagement; and industry analysis.

Our people are capable, innovative, committed and diverse. We support an inclusive culture that emphasises respect and collaboration.

In S&P, you will enjoy experiences and opportunities that, as an APS employee, you simply would not get with any other organisation. 

Other benefits include:

15.4% superannuation; Access to personalised professional development pathways, including opportunities for Defence-funded post-graduate study; Additional leave days between Christmas and New Year;  Salary sacrifice opportunities.
Our Ideal Candidate
The right person for this role will be an individual who is committed to and experienced in program risk management and is able to demonstrate the adaptability and flexibility required to respond to the needs of stakeholders. Experienced in risk management, you will use your initiative to make informed decisions and solve complex problems under broad direction.

Defence is committed to recruiting the right people, in the right jobs, at the right time. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

You will enjoy working in a team to come together and excel in order to achieve organisational objectives, whilst continuing to pursue your own self-development goals.

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