- $99,733 - $112,431 + up to 15.4% Superannuation
- Campbell Park - ACT

The Role The Gender, Peace and Security (GPS) Directorate is seeking a high-performing and motivated APS6 Policy Officer to fill a current vacancy. You will contribute to Defence’s international engagement priorities in support of Australia’s national interests. The APS 6 Policy Officer will work across Defence, and with Australian Government agencies and international partners, to deliver the international engagement program within the GPS Directorate, reporting to the Deputy Director GPS. The main responsibilities for this role are to:

- Support the integration of GPS into Defence’s international engagement eco-system,
- Develop briefs and talking points for strategic dialogues,
- Coordinate the planning, delivery and reporting of international engagement activities,
- Support broader GPS Directorate policy and engagement activities as required.

About our Team The ADF Sport and GPS Branch is a small, dynamic team (ADF and APS) within Joint Support Services Division, working at the intersection of strategic policy, international engagement, and operational capability. The GPS Directorate leads Defence’s contribution to Australia’s National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security (2021–2031). The Directorate works with service Gender Advisors, the Australian Civil-Military Centre,



other Government agencies (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Department of Home Affairs, and Australian Federal Police) and international partners to achieve the long-term strategy Australia has set out. The team focuses on key lines of effort: policy, training, mission readiness, international engagement and governance and reporting.

The team values collaboration, professionalism, and respect, with a shared commitment to advancing Defence’s strategic objectives in a close-knit team environment.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a self-motivated, collaborative and adaptable Policy Officer to contribute to our strategic goals, who thrives in a small, dynamic team environment. You will be respectful of the unique nature of ADF service and operational contexts. You should demonstrate sound judgment, with an creative approach to problem-solving and resilience and flexibility in the face of changing priorities.

Our ideal candidate would offer:

- Strong research and analytical skills,
- The ability to prepare high-quality briefs, talking points, and reports,
- The ability to work independently under limited direction and to short timeframes, and
- The capacity to develop and support complex relationships with stakeholders across Defence, government, civil society and international partners.

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📌 APS 6 - Policy Officer (Campbell)
🏢 Australian Department Of Defence
📍 Campbell