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Engineering & Technical Workforce Management Officer — Canberra Region, Australian Capital Territory
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The key duties of the position include The Role The Engineering and Technical Workforce Management Officer will work under broad guidance from the Deputy Director Engineering Officer. This exciting opportunity will suit an experienced technical professional who is looking to join a highly complex engineering environment to provide workforce planning support for the Engineering and Technical occupations in Defence. You will apply specialist technical knowledge to support workforce planning that includes undertaking research and analysis to identify issues and trends specific to the Engineering and Technical roles within Defence. Collaborate with key stakeholders to support workforce-planning activities for Engineering and Technical workforce. Support delivery of the engagement strategy between the ETML Division and technical staff across Defence which may include but not limited to, managing web content maintained by the Branch, acting as secretariat for meetings, and coordinating newsletters and domain updates concerning the Engineering and Technical workforce. Work with industry partners to identify attraction and retention measures, including outreach coordination and implementation across the group. About our Team The Engineering and Technical (E&T) Directorate is located within the newly established Engineering, Technology and Materiel Logistics (ETML) Division in Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG). This is an integrated team comprising of APS, ADF and contractor personnel. The E&T Directorate provides the engineering and technical services required to support capability delivery in business units across CASG, Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Group and Guided Weapons and Explosive ordnance Group. As the First Assistant Secretary of the ETML Division is the Job Family Sponsor for the APS Engineering and Technical workforce within Defence, the directorate is also responsible for providing leadership, direction and guidance in managing this Job Family Function. Our Ideal Candidate Experience working in the technical or Defence industry, with some understanding of current trends and challenges impacting the Engineering and Technical labour market. Proven experience in stakeholder engagement across various cohorts. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including attention to detail. Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines. Proven ability to work effectively to deliver results both within a team environment or autonomously.

Applications close Sunday, 1 June 2025
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