Director National Support Plans

Description:

The key duties of the position include
The Role
Joint Capabilities Group (JCG) is seeking a highly motivated Director Plans in the new National Support Division.
In response to the National Defence Strategy, the Government directed Defence to establish a National Support Division (NSD) and National Support Concept. The National Support Division has been established (FY24-25) and will be wholly realised by 2026.The NSD enables Defence to plan, organise and draw upon whole-of government and whole-of-nation capabilities to improve Defence and the nation's resilience. This provides an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to lead the direction and development of the new Plans Directorate in NSD.
We are seeking expressions of interest from high-performing EL 2/Directors who have proven abilities to lead a team, provide advice and support to senior leadership, and think and act strategically to accomplish high-level outcomes in planning and coordination functions.
About our Team
The National Support senior leadership team will work collaboratively to enable Defence to plan, organise and draw upon whole-of government and whole-of-nation capabilities to improve Defence and the nation's resilience. Led by Head National Support, NSD staff will work with Joint Logistics Command (JLC), JCG and the other Groups within Defence to contribute to Defence wide outcomes. NSD is an integrated workforce comprised of both APS and ADF staff. We work together in a dynamic environment towards the goal of ensuring national preparedness.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute advice and expertise at the formative stages for the NSD. We are seeking an individual to contribute to organisation development for the Division and the team. Directors can expect to engage across Defence and as required across Whole of Government and industry.
Our Ideal Candidate
An ideal National Support Division Director will need the ability to work collaboratively, providing direction, guidance, leadership and support to a team and developing and maintaining strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. This role will require the ability to work effectively with JCG's Divisions and Commands and other groups across Defence to achieve Group and Defence wide outcomes.
To be successful in a NSD leadership role, you will need to demonstrate:

• Proven planning experience in a Defence, military or Government context, at a strategic level.
• Strong communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to drive performance through collaborative relationships and strategic planning is essential.
• You will thrive on the opportunity to drive improvement across all aspects of NSD business operations, identifying gaps in performance and effectively implement improvement plans.
• The ability to resolve problems using expertise, taking the initiative to identify alternative courses of action.
• High-level organisational skills, self-drive and initiative with the ability to influence others to achieve tasks and business objectives.
• The ability to actively influence and engage personnel within the business to ensure that organisational risks are identified and addressed proactively.
• In-depth knowledge of and compliance with legislative frameworks, government decision-making and policy requirements.
• The interpersonal skills to foster and promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture that aligns with Defence values.