- Highly developed strategic writing skills.
- An understanding of strategy and policy writing and development.
- Experience in Defence and/or the National Security sector.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- The ability to shape strategic thinking and communicate with influence.
- An understanding of Defence capability processes and capability writing is highly desirable, but not mandatory.
- Work in a Defence or National Security environment as part of a collaborative and multi-disciplinary Synergy team
- Lead / oversee small teams and assist in decision-making and engagement at multiple levels of seniority
- Deliver project management work outputs to provide business solution advice and options
- Manage internal and external, team and client communications
- Be responsible for the development, implementation, compliance and review of policies, processes and procedures
- Increase the organisation's ability to meet changing needs in complex environments
- Support engagement at multiple levels of seniority
- Work with sensitive and classified material and adhere to the Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF)
- Provide generalist support to client and company
- 5 years or more experience in Defence or National Security
- Be able to apply critical thinking and research skills to deconstruct diverse and complex business problems
- Knowledge of, and compliance with, legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence's mission and policy requirements
- Written and communication skills of a high standard
- Comfort with ambiguity
- An ability to learn quickly and adapt to change
- Sound judgement for prioritising work and involving other expertise when needed.
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Defence Policy Consultant - Australian Capital Territory - Synergy Group
Description
Synergy Group is a high performing consultancy practice that differentiates itself from the traditional choices, with an established reputation for excellence across various delivery streams. We are a dynamic team with a pragmatic approach to client delivery and recognised by our clients for going above and beyond the obvious problem.
The Defence Strategy & Industry (DS&I) team members are critical thinkers who are recognised for solving complex problems in an evolving strategic environment.
We work primarily within the Department of Defence and the National Security sector across the policy, strategic and operational levels.
We are currently seeking motivated and energetic strategic thinkers and policy writers in our Defence, Security, and Industry team for a number of positions.
We Are Seeking Candidates With
As part of the DS&I team you will:
You Should Be Able To Demonstrate
You must therefore be an Australian citizen, preferably with an existing NV1 security clearance.