Defence is committed to supporting workplace flexibility. Please contact the contact officer for further details. Merit List/Pools and How They Will Be Used Applicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool. If the applicant agrees, the results may be shared with other Australian Public Service (APS) agencies for filling similar roles. Applicants may be offered a future role, without the need to reapply. A merit list or pool may be used for up to 18 months. Intelligence Governance, Business Assurance and Coordination Russell ACT The Key Duties of the Position Include: The RoleIn the Intelligence Mission Assurance Branch, we believe in the Defence Intelligence Organisation (DIO)'s mission. Our purpose is to make DIO an efficient and compliant organisation, and we enable our people to succeed as intelligence professionals. We value each other, we recognise good work and we cultivate a culture that nurtures organisational innovation and personal growth.We are recruiting to a number of roles: Requirements and Collection Management (RCM) Provides the formal mechanism for Requests for Information into DIO and Requests for Collection out of DIO, in support of the DIO Mandate and strategic priorities. Some of the duties for these roles are:Support DIO's engagement with the Defence Intelligence Enterprise, the National Intelligence Community (NIC) and international partners by coordinating collection requests.Facilitate external requests for information (RFIs) coming in to DIO.Support the delivery of training and education to DIO staff on DIO's RCM processes. Governance As a governance officer, you will hone expertise in intelligence oversight and compliance and provide advice across all levels of DIO on matters that impact the entire organisation. Some of the responsibilities are:Manage DIO's relationships and engagement with Commonwealth oversight entities such as the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security.Develop internal policies and compliance solutions for emerging intelligence issues that guide DIO to achieve its mission.Understand DIO's operational environment and provide expert advice on risk management and mitigation, directly advising senior leadership on sensitive and impactful governance issues.Analyse proposed changes to legislation and advocate for DIO's legal and policy equities with wider Government and counterparts within the National Intelligence Community.Develop innovative educational resources and brief DIO staff on compliance matters. Business Assurance, Coordination and Communication In this role, you will provide a variety of functions in support of our senior leadership team and executive level cohort to enable corporate decision-making, provide strategic communications and lead the coordination of support to DIO senior leadership in senior committees. Your responsibilities may include:Leading DIO's corporate coordination, including for senior committees and parliament.Designing and implementing communication strategies to ensure DIO is a well-connected organisation.Provide business and finance assurance and advice to the workforce and the DIO Leadership Team.Advising the organisation on Defence finance policy and ensuring DIO compliance with financial reporting requirements.Improving DIO's financial acumen through the development and delivery of training packages and guidance.Contributing to the development of DIO corporate strategy and planning, including business continuity. Entry Level Experience The Entry Level Experience team represents DIO's interests at the enterprise level for all entry level programs. Dedicated lines of effort include recruitment, targeted talent attraction, and retention initiatives to improve organisational resilience. A merit pool of highly suitable candidates will be established to fill APS 6 vacancies that occur in the Intelligence Mission Assurance Branch within the next 18 months.This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in Defence as a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP). For further information, please contact the contact officer. About Our Team DIO is the Australian Government's source of expertise on global security, weapons of mass destruction, foreign military capabilities, Defence economics and transnational terrorism. DIO provides timely and relevant intelligence to senior decision-makers - whether Defence Minister, government policy-maker or battlefield commander. Our Ideal Candidate Ideal candidates will have a strong ability to work collaboratively and operate as an effective team member. They will also possess some of the following:Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.Time-management and ability to multi-task.Ability to ingest and synthesise complex information.Interest in learning new subject matter. Security Clearance Prior to commencement, successful applicants will be required to undergo a psychological assessment and an extensive security clearance process. As a Positive Vetting clearance is required, applicants must be Australian Citizens; be able to account for their personal background for their whole life; and be able to demonstrate suitability to work in a high security intelligence environment.Contact: Name WithheldContact Phone: Position Number: DIG/09350/24Vacancy Number: VN- Getting to Know the Department of Defence The Department of Defence employs around 18,000 Australian Public Service (APS) employees. 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