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?Now Hiring | Workforce Intelligence & Project Management Specialist (Level 3 – Advanced Practitioner)
Azooa is responding to current and upcomingCommonwealth RFQsand is seekingexpressions of interestfrom highly experienced professionals to support a strategically criticalAUKUScapability within theAustralian Submarine Agency (ASA).
This opportunity is anembedded contract rolewithin theAUKUS International Placement Office (IPO)—a key function enabling the planning, coordination, and governance of international workforce placements and postings betweenAustralia and AUKUS partner nations.
The AUKUS program represents one of the most significant and complex national security initiatives ever undertaken by Australia.
Workforce readiness, international collaboration, and trusted governance are foundational to its success.
TheInternational Placement Office (IPO)plays a pivotal role in enabling:
International workforce mobility
Knowledge transfer across nations
Long-term submarine capability uplift
Assurance to senior Defence and Government leadership
This role directly supports these outcomes by combiningworkforce intelligence expertisewithrobust project management deliveryto provide executive-level insight, confidence, and decision support.
?About the Role
As aWorkforce Intelligence & Project Management Specialist (Level 3 – Advanced Practitioner), you will operate as a trusted embedded specialist within the ASA workplace.
You will:
Deliverevidence-based workforce insights
Establish and maintaingovernance and reporting frameworks
Support executive assurance across a high-risk, high-visibility program
This role is suited to professionals who thrive in complex government environments, understand Defence culture, and can translate data and plans into clear, actionable insights for senior decision-makers.
Your responsibilities will span workforce strategy, delivery governance, and stakeholder engagement, including:
Develop and deliverworkforce intelligence servicessupporting AUKUS IPO operations




Conduct workforce planning, analysis, modelling, and forecasting
Translate complex workforce data intoclear insights and recommendations
Provide regular and ad‐hoc reporting to inform executive decision‐making
Develop, maintain, and trackproject planssupporting establishment and ongoing operations of the IPO
Monitor milestones, dependencies, risks, and issues
Support delivery assurance across multiple concurrent workforce initiatives
? International Placements & Pathways
Design and implementinbound and outbound international placement and posting pathways
Support coordination of placements across Australia and AUKUS partner nations
Enable workforce mobility while ensuring compliance with Defence and Commonwealth requirements
Develop and maintaingovernance frameworksaligned to Defence standards
Produce performance monitoring artefacts and assurance documentation
Ensure transparency, traceability, and auditability of workforce activities
? Executive Visibility & Decision Support
Createexecutive‐ready dashboards, placemats, briefs, and summaries
Provide real‐time visibility of workforce status, trends, and risks
Support senior leaders with concise, accurate, and timely information
Supportknowledge management and knowledge transferinitiatives
Capture lessons learned and support continuity across workforce activities
Enable sustainable capability uplift within the IPO
Engage with ASA stakeholders and partner organisations
Collaborate across submarine shipbuilding, sustainment, and enabling functions
Operate as an embedded team member contributing to integrated outcomes
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
✅ Demonstrated experience inworkforce intelligence, including:
Workforce planning
Analytics and modelling
Planning and coordination




Delivery tracking.
Risk and issue management
✅ Proven ability to developgovernance, assurance, and performance reportingin complex environments
✅ Experience withinDefence, national security, or large‐scale government programs(highly desirable)
✅ Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence briefing senior executives
✅ Ability to workautonomouslywhile integrating seamlessly within a government team
?Security & Location Requirements
?Active NV1 security clearance (minimum)– mandatory
?Primary work location:Majura Park, ACT
✈️ Domestic and/or international travel may be required as directed by the Commonwealth
?Other Conditions
?️ Role delivered usingapproved government systems and networks only
? All work conducted in accordance withDefence and Commonwealth policies, procedures, and probity requirements
?Why Work with Azooa?
Azooa is a rapidly growingdigital innovation companysupporting the Australian Federal Government across Defence and national security programs.
What sets us apart:
??100% Australian owned and operated— no overseas staff
?️ Trusted delivery partner to the Commonwealth
⚡ Agile, outcomes‐focused, and people‐centric
? Embedded delivery model with access totop‐tier tools, resources, and support
We invest in our people and provide the backing required to succeed in demanding, mission‐critical environments.
?How to Apply
This role is available viaLinkedIn Easy Apply, and we are also acceptingexpressions of interestfrom professionals seeking to contribute to current and upcoming AUKUS workforce initiatives.
If you are passionate about national capability, workforce excellence, and delivering outcomes that matter, we want to hear from you.
?Apply now or register your interest today.
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Seniority level
Mid‐Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Project Management
Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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