The key duties of the position include The Role As the APS 6 Cyber Range Manager, you will be required to facilitate the operations and management of the Defence Cyber Range training system within the Joint Cyber and Influence Directorate (JCIP). The successful applicant will undertake duties including: Managing Defence Cyber Range account administration and training activities including resource allocation, event planning and coordination; Providing input into the development of project planning, performance, cost and schedule documents; Building and sustaining stakeholder engagement including communicating with influence and negotiating effectively; Proposing novel approaches to challenges when considering technical, operational, professional and administrative activities, procedures, practices and project management methodologies; Identifying risks and opportunities and considering these in planning, decision-making, and priority setting; Working collaboratively with team members; Analysing project performance, and developing and initiating strategies to achieve project outcomes. About our Team Joint Information Capabilities Branch (JICB) is one of four branches within the Joint Capabilities Division in Joint Capabilities Group (JCG). JCG was formed in July 2017 with the mandate to deliver joint warfighting capabilities to the ADF.JICB is a blended workforce of APS, ADF, and Contracted personnel who work together with a One Defence mindset to support Defence outcomes with offices located within the Canberra region. JICB develops and manages a number of capabilities being: Joint Cyber & Influence Projects (JCIP); Joint Simulation Capabilities (JSC); Assured Position Navigation Timing (PNT); Joint Electronic Warfare (EW); and Project Management Office (PMO). The Joint Cyber and Influence Projects (JCIP) Directorate manages key projects within the Joint Information Capabilities (JIC) Branch, delivering a number of outcomes that support Defence Cyber Domain objectives. Our Ideal Candidate We are seeking a motivated and high performing APS 6 Project Management Officer who is comfortable working with ambiguity, exemplifies professionalism through external ideas, diverse experiences and perspectives, and enjoys working on a broad range of tasks solving non-traditional challenges. Our ideal candidate will be able to effectively: Cultivate productive and collaborative relationships, deliver quality outputs, and achieve results within defined timeframes; Prepare accurate information, reports and documents, and provide advice and guidance to varied audiences; Demonstrate comfort working with ambiguity; Actively manage workloads by adjusting and communicating priorities; Engage with a broad range of stakeholders, including international partners, using highly developed written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; Uphold the Australian Public Service (APS) and Defence Values and be a team player, who is adaptable, supportive and considerate with all staff; and Be willing to take on all tasks as required to achieve outcomes.
