Canberra, ACT Based | Requires a current AGSVA NV1 Clearance

About Us

IAG Defence & National Security (DNS) is part of IAG, a specialist advisory firm supporting complex infrastructure, Defence and national security programs across Australia. Our DNS team works closely with Commonwealth agencies and industry partners to deliver specialist expertise into nationally significant programs. Our success depends on our ability to identify, engage and mobilise highly specialised talent quickly and effectively.

IAG is recognised as a Veteran Friendly Employer under the Veteran Employment Program.

The Role

We're looking for an experienced Design and Strategy Support professional to join a Defence capability program in Canberra. You'll support program leadership across design and strategic planning, working closely with capability development, delivery and sustainment leads to assess and interpret strategic direction and, where possible, help influence it.

You'll build relationships with the areas responsible for strategic advice, and prepare information that helps leadership understand the impact of changing strategic guidance on program capabilities. A key part of the role is understanding, defining and monitoring dependencies between the program and other Defence projects. You may also be asked to chair governance meetings, prepare executive-level briefs, present project status updates, support Gate Reviews and advise senior Defence leadership and Commonwealth officials.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist in developing and maintaining the program strategy and associated strategic and operational planning products
- Support program leadership in developing concepts of operation, concepts of employment, integrated capability directives and inputs to Defence operational and design documentation
- Provide specialised design and strategic analysis expertise to support informed decision-making and capability planning




- Support the review and coordination of capability planning documentation and dependencies, ensuring coherence between integrated objectives, capability delivery and organisational priorities
- Support leadership in assessing and responding to evolving strategic guidance, strengthening alignment between program capabilities and future design priorities
- Establish relationships with key areas responsible for developing strategic advice
- Understand, define and monitor dependencies between the program and other Defence projects
- Attend and participate in governance activities, including weekly team meetings, monthly Project Board, Program Board or Integrated Project Team meetings, risk, issue and dependency reviews, and stakeholder engagement meetings
- Provide accurate status updates, action item reports, risk assessments, briefing material and meeting inputs as requested

Required

- Current NV1 security clearance
- Demonstrated experience in Defence programs, design or concept development roles
- Solid understanding of communications and information systems
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office, databases and information systems, and good knowledge of MS Project
- Excellent organisational and leadership skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
- Sound stakeholder management skills, including the ability to interpret technical information from stakeholders
- Technical writing skills for complex systems
- Project management experience within a Defence context, including application of project management methodology, highly regarded
- Additional skills in project/program management, systems engineering,



communications, business management or information technology highly regarded, particularly for translating user needs, participating in vendor-led discussions and developing schedule, cost and quality analysis for acquisition and sustainment investment decisions
- Understanding of staff processes within operational headquarters highly regarded
- Knowledge or experience working in the Defence Capability Lifecycle process, governance structures and committee processes highly regarded

Engagement Details

- Location: Russell Offices, Canberra, ACT
- Flexible work arrangements may be considered
- Extension options available

What We Offer

With offices in Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra, we're a tight-knit team working across some of Australia's most critical Defence and national security programs. We value expertise, collaboration and flexibility, providing our people with opportunities to contribute to meaningful and technically challenging projects. We can offer great work, great people, great culture, great conditions, and an all-round great time whilst you continue building a rewarding career in the Defence and national security sector. As part of IAG, you'll be joining a team of more than 250 professionals.

Most opportunities advertised by IAG Defence & National Security are subject to client approval, security validation and contractual confirmation. Employment or engagement will only be offered following successful client acceptance and completion of all required pre-engagement checks and onboarding activities.

Please Note

As this role may support a Defence program, a Defence employment moratorium period may apply to current or recently separated ADF/APS personnel seeking to move into industry roles. If you are currently serving or have recently left Defence, we'd recommend confirming your eligibility to apply before submitting.

📌 Design and Strategy Support (Canberra)
🏢 IAG Defence and National Security
📍 Canberra