Planning & Communities Director

4 weeks ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Australian Department of Defence Full time

Provide strategic direction, clear and consistent communication, manage performance and develop people.
Lead the development and implementation of strategic frameworks to support the development of partnerships and collaboration across Defence Science and Technology and Defence more broadly.
Coordinate the provision of highly complex briefing material, reports, correspondence and advice to a range of Stakeholders including Ministers and Defence senior executives.
Science Strategic Planning and Engagement Division is responsible for the planning and oversight of DSTGs research program, including developing the strategic direction, capability planning and external engagement. 
The Strategic Partnerships team is extensively networked with other teams across DSTG, Defence and the national innovation system.
The role requires an innovative and self-motivated person with exceptional influencing, communication representational and relationship management skills and the initiative to make a difference.
High level strategic thinking and planning skills and experience in leading and managing significant change agendas, with highly qualified and experienced people.
Extensive knowledge of research and collaboration frameworks, legislative frameworks and an understanding of government decision-making processes and policies of relevance to Defence Science and Technology Strategy.
The person will be adaptable to change, have strong leadership and people skills, and a demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with key senior stakeholders in Defence Science, Government and the Australian innovation system.
Australia's defence policy is founded on the principle of self-reliance in the direct defence of Australia, but with a capacity to do more where there are shared interests with partners and allies.
The Defence White Paper was released on 25 February 2016 together with an Integrated Investment Program and Defence Industry Policy Statement.
Defence White Papers are the Government's most important guidance about Australia's long-term defence capability. They provide an opportunity for the Government and community to understand the the opportunities and challenges for Australia's future defence and security needs.
The White Paper provides a strategy aligned with capability and resources to deliver a future force that is more capable, agile and potent and ready to respond to future challenges.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
Australia's defence policy is founded on the principle of self-reliance in the direct defence of Australia, but with a capacity to do more where there are shared interests with partners and allies.
The Defence White Paper was released on 25 February 2016 together with an Integrated Investment Program and Defence Industry Policy Statement.
Defence White Papers are the Government's most important guidance about Australia's long-term defence capability. They provide an opportunity for the Government and community to understand the the opportunities and challenges for Australia's future defence and security needs.
The White Paper provides a strategy aligned with capability and resources to deliver a future force that is more capable, agile and potent and ready to respond to future challenges.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.



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