The key duties of the position include Introduction Defence is seeking a senior executive to fill the position of Assistant Secretary Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFV). As part of the Senior Leadership Group, you will play a key role in promoting and influencing a shared commitment to the strategic direction of Defence, as most recently detailed in the National Defence Strategy 2024. You will: Lead and manage a branch practicing inclusive leadership, collaboration and integrity; Demonstrate strong judgement and capitalise on innovative alternatives to resolve complex problems; Effectively challenge the status quo when required; Demonstrate resilience and personal accountability for the quality of advice and delivery of results; and Demonstrate exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal. As part of this selection process, a Merit Pool of highly suitable candidates will be established to fill this current vacancy and similar vacancies that may arise over the next 18 months. Your Role The Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFV) Branch is responsible for the acquisition, introduction into service, and ongoing sustainment of Defence's Armoured Vehicle capability. Currently, three major capital Defence acquisition projects, with a combined Integrated Investment Program expenditure of $35 billion, are at various stages of acquisition: Land 400 Phase 2 - Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle; Land 400 Phase 3 - Infantry Fighting Vehicle); and Land 907 - Main Battle Tank Upgrade and Combat Engineering Vehicles. These vehicles represent a new era in land based combat capability, integrating the latest technology for deployed military forces, to ensure ADF personnel are able to achieve their operational objectives and return home safely. The vehicles will provide high levels of protection, firepower and mobility to enable sustained operations, varying from peacekeeping to close combat. The Assistant Secretary AFV is the Accountable Officer for the delivery of the assigned capability within the Land Systems Division in Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG). As the Lead Delivery Manager the Branch Head provides strategic guidance for the AFV Branch, across sustainment and major project activities, cultural leadership and reform, and personnel management.
