The key duties of the position include The Role Are you leader that takes initiative and drives transformation? Can you formulate strategies, thinking broadly about long-term goals? Do you want to be a key contributor to Australia's Defence maritime capability? The Business and Support Manager works with considerable independence and is accountable to implement organisational priorities to support the Specialist Systems Branch alignment to the Defence Strategic Review and associated Divisional structural objectives. They will require extensive knowledge of and compliance with legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence's mission and policies requirements. The Business and Support Manager will collaborate and liaise with key stakeholders in an integrated workforce to identify impacts, assess organisational readiness and develop organisational plans necessary to implement and sustain Specialist Systems Branch evolution.

They will coach teams using appropriate business and support management principles, tools and methodologies to build a resilient and informed workforce using strong strategic analysis and planning skills. The Business and Support Manager leads a small team to plan and manage a range of human and physical resources. The team provides expert and strategic Business and Support management advice in relation to assessment, analysis, documentation and implementation of approved change management methodologies, including the evaluation and management of risks and issues.

The Business and Support Manager is required to have specialised knowledge of sustainment management practices and approaches in relation to workforce management practices, processes and systems, drive business transformation and successfully deliver Defence objectives. About our Team The Australian Government is laying the foundations for a nationwide naval shipbuilding enterprise to support the Naval Shipbuilding Plan. The Plan outlines the Australian Government's vision for the Australian shipbuilding enterprise and significant investment required in coming decades.

In addition to being involved in building Australia's future military fleet, within Specialist Systems you will also have access to generous and attractive working conditions as an Australian Public Servant in Defence. The successful applicant could be based at Canberra, ACT, HMAS Cairns, QLD, Henderson Precinct, WA, or Darwin NT. HMAS Cairns is the primary Defence establishment in the region.

Located in an idyllic spot between the Great Barrier Reef and tropical rainforests, Cairns is not only one of Australia's most popular tourist destinations but a great place to live and work. The city is well established and well set up for those who live and work here, for both individuals and families of all sizes. Larrakeyah Defence (Darwin) Precinct is a unique tri- services Defence base that directly supports ADF operations and training.

Darwin is the most Northern Australian city, nestled among.