The key duties of the position include The Role Military Workforce Design Division, within the Vice Chief of Defence Force Group is seeking Workforce Planning Officers to work in teams to support the conduct of Organisational Capability Reviews (OCRs) across Defence. An OCR is a defined process used to ensure Force Elements remain organisationally 'fit for purpose', addressing the Force-in-Being workforce requirements as operational and preparedness needs evolve. An OCR assesses and adjusts the organisational structure of a Force Element, considering factors such as changing operational requirements, workforce projections, and approved budget allocations. As part of small team (amongst other teams) within the Force Structure Plans Directorate, you will provide support in the research, planning and execution of OCRs, by conducting organisational research, data analysis and review, development of decision analysis diagrams and tools, drafting decision briefs, and stakeholder engagement with Force Element representatives. About our Team The mission of MWDD is to design and control the Australian Defence Force (ADF) organisational structure, in order to contribute to integrated capabilities for the ADF. You will be working in a small team of 4-6 staff, along with other teams comprising of both ADF and APS workforce, to conduct OCRs on directed workforce structures within the Australian Defence Organisation. Our Organisational Capability Review teams work hand in hand with the Defence People Group Organisational Capability Review Teams, to deliver an integrated Defence Organisational Capability Review mechanism. Our Ideal Candidate You will be a passionate and self-motivated individual, who demonstrates curiosity and strives for continual improvement. You need to be organised, with effective communication skills to be able to engage stakeholders who may be resistant to change, in order to facilitate professional advice and deliver tangible strategic outcomes for Defence. We value a growth mindset, strategic thinking skills and those who are willing to question the status quo and challenge traditional workforce structures; within the boundaries of the Australian Defence Organisation total workforce system. You will demonstrate experience in (or the capability to) undertake workforce design, by using existing processes and tools in the compilation and analysis of workforce data. You will provide key insights that will inform recommendations on workforce structure and position changes on a large scale. You should be adaptable and able to work within dynamic team environments, willing to work within a primarily ADF team, and flexible to work with many different people on different projects, and you may be required to supervise others.
