Assistant Director / Senior Assistant Director (Strategic Plans)

Join the Strategic Plans team to shape the future of DSTA through enterprise-wide strategies, policies and governance frameworks. In this role, you will support DSTA’s long-term planning, performance monitoring, governance and enterprise-wide engagement efforts. Key Responsibilities Enterprise Strategy and Governance • Support the planning and implementation of enterprise-level strategies, policies, and governance processes. • Lead the communication and roll-out of strategic initiatives at enterprise-wide events, and coordinate follow-up efforts with internal stakeholders. Board Engagement and Corporate Governance • Manage DSTA Board-related matters, including Board Meetings, retreats, renewal and onboarding of Board Directors, and adherence to the DSTA Code of Governance. Performance Monitoring and Strategic Reporting • Oversee enterprise-level and business entity level performance monitoring, reporting and analysis in alignment with DSTA’s strategic objectives. • Identify gaps and recommend management interventions where necessary. Culture Building and Staff Engagement • Support initiatives to promote a culture of productivity and innovation across DSTA. • Plan and organise staff engagement events to communicate strategic initiatives and gather staff feedback. Strategic Planning and Risk Management • Assist in DSTA’s enterprise strategic planning process, including the development and refinement of organisational strategies. • Support the identification and monitoring of strategic and operational risks. • A degree in technical discipline, with experience preferably, but not essential, in strategic and corporate planning functions • Familiarity with DSTA’s operations and the broader defence technology ecosystem is an advantage • Strong strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Responsible, proactive and able to work independently • Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage across all levels