The Role
Assistant Directors in AGO's Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Capability Delivery (GCD) branch lead our multidisciplinary project teams who are designing and delivering mission-critical, cutting-edge systems that contribute directly to Defence's success and the nation's security. You will use your technical expertise and understanding of Government, Defence and National Intelligence community capability life cycles to steward your project teams to successfully deliver their projects.
GCD needs skilled, enthusiastic and self-motivated Assistant Directors who can:
Lead our workforce through the challenges of management and delivery of complex, mission-critical GEOINT systems projects;Establish and maintain effective and productive working relationships with our stakeholders, including our international partners;Identify, report and treat project risk;Support strategic decision-makers by preparing high-quality project reporting, briefs and presentations;Develop, grow and maintain our technical and support workforce;Respond to tasking from GCD Directors supporting the governance and management of the branch. This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in Defence as a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP). This enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the base salary otherwise payable under the Defence Enterprise Agreement (DEA), for positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to Defence capability. For further information, please contact the contact officer.
About our Team
Australian Geospatial-Intelligence Organisation (AGO) is responsible for the delivery of cutting-edge capability, which supports the Australian Defence Force, the National Intelligence Community (NIC), and other areas of government.
This is done in AGO's GEOINT Capability Delivery branch (GCD). This branch has project managers, support officers, systems engineers, ICT security specialists, systems architects, business analysts, finance specialists, contracting and procurement officers who work together, and with customers, to design, build and sustain GEOINT capability.
Our Ideal Candidate
We need authentic leaders who can provide clear direction, build trust, and grow productive working relationships with our stakeholders; guiding and empowering our people. You will be part of a team with responsibility to maintain and enhance our inclusive, supportive and innovative culture.
To succeed in the role, you must demonstrate:
Strong leadership credentials and a focus on outcomes.Sound understanding of project management and delivery.Positive stakeholder engagement approach that builds productive working relationships;A sound understanding of ICT systems;A general understanding of satellite capability would be beneficial but not necessary. We recruit candidates of all backgrounds, skills, cultures, genders, neurodiversity, and abilities. If you are questioning whether you meet every requirement in the job advertisement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for other roles within AGO. Whether you are returning to the workforce or exploring a career change, we want you to apply.
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