Main characteristics
- Location
- Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
- Company
- Department of Defence
- Salary
- $148,225 - $166,808 (plus Super)
- Employment type
- Full time
- Category
- Government & Defence
Job summary
The RoleWe are after a dynamic and enthusiast leader with science and technology experience whos keen to take up a role in policy, strategy and governance for Australias second-largest publicly funded research agency. This exciting role is central to setting the direction of science and technology for Defence and will be critical to shaping the direction of Defences innovation, science and technology enterprise. In this role youll be able to build on your broad awareness of Government and Defence needs and policy direction.
You will use your understanding of Defences strategic context and be able to develop approaches for DSTG to respond to these challenges. You will lead a team that develops and implements Defence science and technology policy and strategy which guides investment and delivery for DSTG along with the broader Defence S&T innovation ecosystem.
You will do this by drawing on government policy, Defence strategy and intelligence reporting to present compelling guidance. Through personal and team research, youll be able to ensure that world leading best practice shapes DSTGs policy and strategy approach.
About our Team
You will lead a diverse team central to DSTG who are actively engaged in a range of strategy setting initiatives driving more, together. The team works closely to lead and implement the strategic direction for the Chief Defence Scientist and is involved in ensuring DSTG research efforts are aligned with Defences strategic priorities and interests. You will also have a critical role as part of this team to articulate science and technology objectives and priorities across Defence in order to shape longer-term directions. In this team, youll engage broadly across Defence and with other Government departments to advocate for Defence science and technology ensuring it is well placed across government priorities and initiative
Our Ideal Candidate
We are after a dynamic and enthusiast leader with science and technology experience whos keen to take up a role in policy, strategy and governance for Australias second-largest publicly funded research agency. This exciting role is central to setting the direction of science and technology for Defence and will be critical to shaping the direction of Defences innovation, science and technology enterprise. In this role youll be able to build on your broad awareness of Government and Defence needs and policy direction.
You will use your understanding of Defences strategic context and be able to develop approaches for DSTG to respond to these challenges. You will lead a team that develops and implements Defence science and technology policy and strategy which guides investment and delivery for DSTG along with the broader Defence S&T innovation ecosystem.
You will do this by drawing on government policy, Defence strategy and intelligence reporting to present compelling guidance. Through personal and team research, youll be able to ensure that world leading best practice shapes DSTGs policy and strategy approach.
Application Closing Date: Monday 15 August 2022.
For further information please review the job information pack, reference DSTG/04889/22 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=BD32765A-F741-9BDF-5BEB-C8C00756DD4C