The Role The Capability Transitions Officer is responsible for the planning, coordination, monitoring, and reporting of projects and programs that contribute to the delivery of information warfare capabilities and organisational priorities.

Key responsibilities include

- Support the planning, coordination and delivery of capability transition activities across the Information Warfare Force (IWFOR), including projects and initiatives that introduce, sustain and integrate recent capabilities into service.
- Maintain project documentation, records, registers, and reporting frameworks.
- Prepare briefs, correspondence, minutes, presentations, and executive reports for senior leadership.
- Monitor project progress and provide timely advice on emerging risks and opportunities.
- Facilitate governance meetings, including agenda preparation, action tracking, and outcomes reporting.
- Engage and liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support project objectives.
- Ensure compliance with Defence policies, procedures, and project management methodologies.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and business process enhancements across IWFOR HQ.

About our Team The APS 6 Capability Transitions Officer will manage the Staff Officer Capability Integration (O4) and forms part of a small,



high-performing team within IWFOR Headquarters. The team is responsible for overseeing the transition and integration of new Information Warfare capabilities from Navy Information Warfare Branch into the Fleet.

Acting as the key liaison between Navy Information Warfare Branch, IWFOR, Science and Technology (S&T;), and Test and Evaluation (T&E;) organisations, the team coordinates capability integration activities, monitors implementation progress, and supports the development and execution of remediation plans to address capability risks and issues as they arise.

Our Ideal Candidate

Can coordinate multiple stakeholders with differing priorities. Is comfortable working in a dynamic environment where capabilities are still developing. Possesses strong written communication skills and can prepare briefs, papers, governance products, and senior executive correspondence. Can identify capability risks and develop practical remediation strategies. Understands the relationship between capability, workforce, training, doctrine, infrastructure, and sustainment.

Security Clearance:

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 2”.

📌 Capability Transitions Officer (Potts Point)
🏢 Department Of Defence
📍 Potts Point