Job Description
Coras Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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At Coras, we fuse expertise with humanity, rigour with creativity and innovation with curiosity. Our values go beyond words, guiding everything we do.
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The Role
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We have opportunities at Consultant through to Manager levels for people with strong Defence capability analysis and strategic planning experience to join our Maritime Capability team in Canberra.
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Key Responsibilities
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Conduct capability analysis and contribute to the development of options, requirements, and risk assessments across Defence capability programs.
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Prepare high‐quality strategic documentation including briefs, submissions, policy papers, and capability proposals.
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Ensure all written material aligns with Defence strategic guidance, policy frameworks, and capability investment priorities.
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Translate complex operational, technical, and strategic information into clear, concise language for senior audiences.
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Engage with stakeholders across Defence, CASG/NSSG, DSTG, Defence Industry, and other Government agencies to inform and shape capability outcomes.
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Support the preparation of material for senior committees, including capability reviews and investment submissions.
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Contribute to the integration of operational insights, lessons learned, and emerging technologies into capability planning.
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Ideal Candidate
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You bring demonstrated experience in Defence capability development, analysis, or strategic planning, ideally within a Navy or joint environment. You're a robust strategic writer who can distil complexity into clarity and communicate with influence.
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Required Skills and Attributes
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Sound understanding of the One Defence Capability System processes, particularly within the Integrated Investment Program (IIP).
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Ability to apply systems thinking and analytical frameworks to assess capability options and trade‐offs.
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Skilled in stakeholder engagement and building consensus across diverse technical and policy groups.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to accuracy, structure and strategic coherence.
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Experience providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior Defence leaders under tight deadlines.
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Strategic and analytical thinker with sound judgement and high integrity.
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Cooperative, adaptable and proactive in managing competing priorities.
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Committed to supporting Defence's mission and broader capability objectives.
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Desirable Qualifications
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Tertiary qualifications in Strategic Studies, Defence Management, Engineering, Policy or related disciplines.
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Familiarity with Defence project management and capability tools.
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Current NV1 or higher AGSVA Security Clearance (or ability to obtain).
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Prior experience within Navy, CASG/NSSG or Defence industry highly regarded.
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Why Join Coras?
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Coras prides itself on being a management consultancy with a difference. Underpinned by our core values, we are trailblazers for cutting-edge consulting models and strategic solutions, building a culture that places people's aspirations, development and wellbeing front and centre.
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Employee Benefits
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A well‐defined pathway for advancement
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Access to SME coaches to support your development
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Paid parental leave provisions
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Additional $5,000 Professional Development budget
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5 days per year of professional development leave
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Whole‐of‐company annual conference
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The opportunity to work with like‐minded people on exciting projects
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Access to our Employee Assistance Provider
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Seniority Level
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Mid‐Senior level
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Employment Type
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Full‐time
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Job Function
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Strategy/Planning, Writing/Editing, and Consulting
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Industries
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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📌 Capability Analyst (Canberra)
🏢 Coras
📍 Canberra