Job Description
Australian Department of Defence - Russell ACT
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1d ago , from Australian Department of Defence
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$124,393 - $140,315 + up to 15.4% Superannuation
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Russell - ACT
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The Role
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We are looking for an Assistant Director to join the Enterprise Committees Team to support the delivery of Defence's most senior decision-making forums. You will lead a team working with diverse stakeholders across Defence and Government to support Defence's most senior leaders, and be exposed to a range of enterprise-level matters that will help to diversify your skills.
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This is an opportunity to step into a leadership role that combines governance and strategic thinking to deliver outcomes. Your team will be responsible for the end-to-end running of senior-level meetings, including developing outcomes and tracking actions, providing strategic direction and agenda setting. You will be comfortable leading in a large, complex organisation and adapting to changing priorities.
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Due to the nature of the work, the individual is required in Russell Offices, Canberra every day. Part time or other flexible working patterns may be considered.
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About our Team
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The Strategic Governance Branch is committed to achieving strategic governance outcomes for Defence. The Branch is comprised of three teams - Enterprise Committees, Enterprise Risk and Business Continuity and Enterprise Accountability and Governance.



We work collaboratively with stakeholders from across Defence and Government to ensure Defence's governance processes are best practice.
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The Enterprise Committees Team is made up of individuals from diverse backgrounds who provide support to Defence's most senior leaders. We are a dynamic, high-performing team who are adaptable, resilient and able to adjust to changing requirements in a professional and timely manner.
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Our Ideal Candidate
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Our ideal candidates will be highly motivated with a curiosity for how government works and an interest in improving governance.
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You will bring demonstrated capability in:
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Building and leading high-performing teams while driving an inclusive workplace culture.
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Operating effectively in high-tempo and dynamic environments, and managing competing priorities.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop and tailor high quality written products (e.g. parliamentary and corporate briefs, minutes, talking points) for different audiences.
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Building and maintaining strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders, Ministerial Offices and other government agencies.
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Understanding and appropriately applying governance policies, frameworks and legislative requirements within a large, complex organisation.
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Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
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Applying sound judgement, especially when dealing with sensitive information.
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📌 El 1 - Assistant Director Governance (Canberra)
🏢 Australian Department Of Defence
📍 Canberra