Support governance, reporting and stakeholder coordination across a complex Defence capability program

Your new company
This opportunity sits within a major Defence capability environment supporting command, control, communications, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and electronic warfare programs. The organisation manages a broad portfolio of capability projects and sustainment activities requiring effective governance, strategic oversight and coordinated stakeholder engagement. You will join a Capability Management Office responsible for program support, governance, strategy, procurement, finance and business intelligence, working within established Defence capability and security frameworks.
Your new role
As the Governance Support Officer, you will support the coordination, administration and delivery of governance and operational activities across a complex program portfolio. Working closely with senior program representatives, you will help maintain effective governance processes, reporting arrangements and executive priorities.

- Coordinating and maintaining governance frameworks, processes, records and supporting tools.
- Preparing agendas, papers, briefing materials, minutes and reports for governance forums.
- Maintaining action, decision and risk registers to strengthen accountability.
- Supporting the development and continuous improvement of program management frameworks and reporting.
- Managing program correspondence, shared communication channels and document repositories.
- Working with senior stakeholders to triage priorities and coordinate executive requirements.
- Providing status updates, governance inputs and supporting documentation when required.

What you'll need to succeed
You will have experience providing governance,



program coordination or administrative support within Defence or a similarly structured Commonwealth environment.Knowledge of Defence Capability System governance frameworks, policies and program management practices.

- Strong organisational skills covering correspondence, records, action tracking and program documentation.
- Demonstrated stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build productive working relationships.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes under pressure.
- The ability to work effectively within an agile team environment and established program battle rhythm.
- A current minimum NV1 Australian Government Security Clearance.
- Qualifications in project or program management, governance, business administration or a related discipline are desirable.
- Experience with Defence Capability Lifecycle processes, governance committees, operational headquarters or complementary disciplines such as systems engineering, communications, business management or information technology would also be desirable.

What you'll get in return

- This engagement offers the opportunity to contribute to governance and decision-making across a significant Defence capability portfolio.
- An initial contract from 1 January to 31 December 2027.
- Potential extension options of two additional 12-month periods, subject to Defence discretion.
- Exposure to program governance, capability management and senior stakeholder forums.
- A Canberra-based setting at Russell Offices.
- Flexible working arrangements that may be considered after contract award, subject to operational and security requirements.

What you need to do now
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📌 Governance Support Officer (Canberra)
🏢 Hays Recruitment
📍 Canberra