Senior Executive Service Band 1 – Assistant Secretary Naval Construction and WaterfrontFull timeMay be negotiated with the successful candidateThe Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Group (NSSG) is seeking a highly experienced SES Band 1 to fill the role of Assistant Secretary Naval Construction and Waterfront – WA.Naval Construction and Waterfront Branch – WA is accountable for the productivity, quality and acceptance of ship construction products in Western Australia. It provides the Commonwealth an enduring knowledge and expertise in naval ship construction, shipyard activities, set-to-work, test, acceptance and delivery.The Assistant Secretary Naval Construction and Waterfront – WA will report to the First Assistant Secretary Waterfront and Continuous Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment (W&CNSS) and is responsible for the leadership, development, coordination and delivery of all activity associated within the Naval Construction and Waterfront Branch – WA.Your RoleAs the Assistant Secretary Naval Construction and Waterfront – WA, you will lead and coordinate a highly complex ecosystem across shipbuilding and ship sustainment to leverage our knowledge, proximity to the waterfront and our continuous involvement in ship construction to progressively improve shipbuilding outcomes for Australia, in collaboration with our local and strategic partners.The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the right skills and experience to be at the forefront of one of Australia's most challenging and complex industrial undertakings. This is a whole-of-Government activity, executed in WA, requiring key stakeholder engagement acumen across industry and Federal and State governments.The ideal candidate will be a collaborative leader, exemplifying the Defence Values and Behaviours, and engendering a culture of innovation and agility. They will be self-aware, positive in considering and respecting a diversity of ideas and perspectives of others. They will demonstrate the capability to provide timely and accurate advice to senior leaders and the Government on complex matters. They will have outstanding judgement, strategic awareness, and media acumen.As a member of Defence's senior leadership group, you must be able to promote a culture of innovation, collaboration and agility. You must also be able to effectively manage complex legislative and ethical frameworks to achieve capability outcomes for Defence and the Australian Government. Engagement may be negotiated on an ongoing or non-ongoing basis. To be eligible, you must be an Australian citizen.Minimum Requirements:Demonstrated experience in leading and managing a diverse team;Extensive experience leading and delivering large and complex government programs;Extensive experience working with complex stakeholders with competing requirements.Ideal Candidate Will Have:Experience in Defence, particularly with maritime related work.Extensive experience working across multiple Government stakeholders.At least five years' executive experience;Experience in supply chain and industrial policy development and implementation.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.Strategic DirectionThe 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 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.
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