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The Department of Defence is seeking to fill a Senior Executive Service Band 1 position within the Australian Geospatial-Intelligence Organisation.

The Assistant Secretary Capability and Executive position is responsible for planning the geospatial capability used to deliver geospatial intelligence and other geospatial products to key stakeholders. These stakeholders include the Australian Defence Force and Commonwealth/State authorities and bodies in support of national security functions and emergency responses.

Specifically, the position is accountable for:

• determining future capability needs and analytical systems over the next five to 10 years;
• ensuring that geospatial projects meet future capability needs for Defence, the broader national security community and international partners;
• ensuring that the GEOINT Programme Office operates effectively to coordinate and achieve functional end-to-end geospatial capability development outcomes for Defence; and
• collaborating with Defence Groups to achieve an end-to-end Geospatial-Intelligence capability for the Department.

In accordance with the Defence Leadership Behaviours, to be a strong contender for this position, you will be a flexible and collaborative leader who is prepared to take calculated risks. You will be resilient, have proven high level communication skills and be personally accountable for the quality of advice and the delivery of results. You will be self-aware, positive in considering and respecting a diversity of ideas and perspectives, and have the courage to challenge the status quo when it does not serve the required outcome.

The remuneration package includes superannuation, an Executive Vehicle allowance and, where applicable, relocation expenses. The salary component for this position may be negotiated with the successful candidate within the Defence SES Band 1 salary range.

Engagement may be negotiated on an ongoing basis or for a specified term. To be eligible for engagement, an applicant must be, or intend to become, a permanent Australian citizen. This position is a security-designated position. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a security assessment to the appropriate level.

Applicant information packs, including selection criteria and application instructions, can be obtained by visitinghttps://defencecareers.nga.net.au/cp/?audiencetypecode=defenceext

For SES administrative recruitment enquiries please contact the Directorate of Senior Officer Management on 02 6265 2024.

Applications close at 11:30pm (AEST) Sunday, 9 April 2017.