The key duties of the position include The Role Working within Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Group, you will work on some of the most exciting and complex guided weapons and explosive ordnance products used by the Australian Defence Force. As part of the Manufacturing Assessment and Optimisation (MA&O) Directorate within the Strategy and Plans Branch, you will have the opportunity to: Contribute to the development of frameworks supporting analysis of GWEO manufacturing proposals; Evaluate and independently analyse capability proposals for domestic GWEO manufacturing; Understand broader Defence policy and strategic objectives, and apply to capability analysis activities; Contribute to the work of the team and to continuous improvement; Build and sustain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. This role has been identified as requiring access to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) controlled technologies. The ITAR is United States (US) law that controls the manufacture, sale, use and access of defence and military end-use articles on the United States Munitions List. It is the policy of the US to deny exports of ITAR controlled technologies to proscribed countries. This may also apply to access by persons who hold or have held a citizenship, or current permanent residency, of said countries. Defence utilises workforce mechanisms to mitigate these restrictions, which will require applicants provide details of all current citizenships and permanent residencies, as well as previously held citizenships. Defence collects citizenship details to confirm an applicant's eligibility for the role and to maintain compliance with international obligations. 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 Collective Agreement (DECA), for positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to Defence capability. For further information, please contact the contact officer. About our Team The Manufacturing Assessment and Optimisation (MA&O) Directorate is an integral part of the Strategy and Plans (S&P) Branch within the Guided Weapons & Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Manufacturing Division, providing essential strategic guidance and support services, ensuring alignment with national objectives and international partnerships. This supports the establishment of a domestic GWEO manufacturing capability to ensure Defence has access to the munitions needed to keep Australia safe and improve supply chain resilience. The MA&O Directorate is responsible for identifying an optimal pathway for the development of GWEO manufacturing, aligned with the Defence Industry Development Strategy (DIDS) and 2024 GWEO Plan. The S&P Branch is dedicated to providing a diverse, manageable, favourable work-life balance, and supports flexible working arrangements. We invest in your training and development to ensure your time with us is deeply rewarding both personally and professionally. We support an inclusive culture that emphasises respect and collaboration. Our Ideal Candidate As an APS 5 Capability Analyst you will be required to demonstrate a wide range of skills, however the specific competencies below are critical to success within APS Capability Analyst roles: Leadership and Initiative - lead by example, take responsibility, calculated risks, and demonstrate initiative, lead and build a high-performing team; Stakeholder Engagement - be a clear communicator, ability to quickly build relationships, network, and interact well across all levels of the APS, Australian Army and our industry partners; Analyse and Execute - seek clarity, make judgments, think systemically, problem solve, produce solutions and execute on those solutions; Planning and Organisation - set objectives, plan, establish contingencies, manage time, resources, risk and people, and monitor progress; Adapt and Respond - accept new ideas, adapt to interpersonal styles, show sensitivity to different cultures or backgrounds and the ability to adapt to changing requirements and respond appropriately.
