The key duties of the position include The Role International Engagement is an integrated core function and key tool for the Australian Government to achieve its overall strategic objectives. CASG has a critical and far reaching role in engaging other countries, through a range of capability cooperation agreements and Deputy Secretary CASG's position as the National Armaments Director. The role provides support to Ministers and the Delivery Group Senior Leadership (CASG, NSSG and GWEO) as the strategic hub for engagement and international policy matters as they relate to acquisition and sustainment. The importance of international collaboration and engagement, including as a contributor to capability delivery, is growing. This is an exciting, fast paced position that requires the successful applicant to support the coordination of key international dialogues for Defence. Engagement with senior managers and foreign Government officials will be undertaken, and the applicant will need to be comfortable and resourceful in this environment. About our Team The Industry Engagement Division supports Defence delivery on the Government's policy direction, namely the National Defence Strategy and the Defence Industry Development Strategy, to equip and sustain the ADF. Industry Engagement Division develops and delivers initiatives that are designed to develop a stronger sovereign industrial base while making Defence a stronger client. The CASG International Engagement Directorate within Industry Engagement Division supports effective and efficient capability delivery in collaboration with Australia's International acquisition and sustainment partners. We are a diverse and high-achieving team that works across a varied and interesting range of tasks. We support the provision of advice to government, senior officers across delivery groups, and provide valued contributions for their decision making and engagement with our close allies and partners. Our Ideal Candidate We are seeking motivated, proactive and high performing APS 5 Officers to join our team. To be successful, our ideal candidates will be able to organise and provide logistical and coordination support for high-level visits and meetings. They will have the ability to contribute to high level briefs and talking points on capability and policy matters by understanding, condensing and aligning disparate briefing material into clear and concise briefing products. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a dynamic team environment, be resilient and collaborative. Our ideal candidate should be able to respond dynamically, work autonomously and as part of a team, coordinate consultation processes, proactively progress tasks, have strong communication, organisational and time management skills, have the ability to build and sustain effective working relationships, and understand Defence's contribution to Australia's national security interests.
