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 Capability Development Support professional to join a Defence capability development team in Canberra. The team drives the continual modernisation of communications and information systems capabilities, and your role is to keep governance, information management and coordination running smoothly across several capability development activities at once.

You'll prepare governance artefacts, manage tasking and records, and coordinate stakeholder engagements and responses. You'll work collaboratively across the wider program to support team operations and program governance. 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

- Coordinate information flows across the team, including team correspondence, shared information repositories and records management systems
- Coordinate stakeholder tasking and returns, consolidating inputs into governance artefacts, briefing materials and decision-support products
- Manage task tracking, action registers and reporting through approved Defence collaboration and information management tools
- Support the preparation and conduct of governance forums, working groups, boards and committees, including agendas, attendance, briefing packs, minutes and action management
- Support the development,



coordination and management of Defence capability development artefacts and associated governance documentation
- Maintain information, records and document repositories to support auditability, knowledge management and compliance with Defence information management requirements
- Support audits, assurance activities and other program governance requirements
- Coordinate routine workforce, business management and administrative activities within the team
- Provide support, within discipline, to other functional areas across the program as required
- 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
- Conduct other coordination and administrative tasks as directed

Required

- Current NV1 security clearance
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, information management systems and collaboration tools
- Strong organisational, coordination and information management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple tasks and stakeholders concurrently
- Experience supporting governance activities, committees, boards or project teams
- Experience managing records, correspondence and document control processes
- Previous experience working in Defence or Government environments highly regarded
- Previous experience supporting Defence ICT, capability development or acquisition activities highly regarded




- Knowledge of Defence information management and governance processes highly regarded
- Experience using Defence collaboration and records management systems highly regarded
- Experience or interest in capability development, program management, systems engineering, business management or information management disciplines highly regarded
- Understanding of Defence governance processes, committee structures and stakeholder coordination activities highly regarded
- Knowledge of the One Defence Capability System, Defence capability development processes, or Defence records and information management practices highly regarded

Engagement Details

- Location: Russell Offices, Canberra, ACT
- Travel may be required
- 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, excellent 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.

📌 Capability Development Support (Canberra)
🏢 IAG Defence and National Security
📍 Canberra