At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead workforce intelligence and project management for critical AUKUS initiatives.
- Company: Join Azooa, a trusted partner in Defence and national security.
- Benefits: Competitive contract role with opportunities for growth and impact.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with a focus on collaboration and innovation.
- Why this job: Be part of a significant national security initiative and make a real difference.
- Qualifications: Experience in workforce planning and project management, preferably in Defence.
The predicted salary is between 129420 - 158180 $ per year.
Azooa is responding to current and upcoming Commonwealth RFQs and is seeking expressions of interest from highly experienced professionals to support a strategically critical AUKUS capability within the Australian Submarine Agency (ASA). This opportunity is an embedded contract role within the AUKUS International Placement Office (IPO)—a key function enabling the planning, coordination, and governance of international workforce placements and postings between Australia and AUKUS partner nations. The AUKUS program represents one of the most significant and complex national security initiatives ever undertaken by Australia. Workforce readiness, international collaboration, and trusted governance are foundational to its success.
The International Placement Office (IPO) plays a pivotal role in enabling:
- International workforce mobility
- Knowledge transfer across nations
- Long-term submarine capability uplift
- Assurance to senior Defence and Government leadership
This role directly supports these outcomes by combining workforce intelligence expertise with robust project management delivery to provide executive-level insight, confidence, and decision support.
About the Role
As a Workforce Intelligence & Project Management Specialist (Level 3 – Advanced Practitioner), you will operate as a trusted embedded specialist within the ASA environment. You will:
- Deliver evidence-based workforce insights
- Establish and maintain governance and reporting frameworks
- Support executive assurance across a high-risk, high-visibility program
This role is suited to professionals who thrive in complex government environments, understand Defence culture, and can translate data and plans into clear, actionable insights for senior decision-makers. Your responsibilities will span workforce strategy, delivery governance, and stakeholder engagement, including:
- Develop and deliver workforce intelligence services supporting AUKUS IPO operations
- Conduct workforce planning, analysis, modelling, and forecasting
- Translate complex workforce data into clear insights and recommendations
- Provide regular and ad-hoc reporting to inform executive decision-making
- Develop, maintain, and track project plans supporting establishment and ongoing operations of the IPO
- Monitor milestones, dependencies, risks, and issues
- Support delivery assurance across multiple concurrent workforce initiatives
International Placements & Pathways
- Design and implement inbound and outbound international placement and posting pathways
- Support coordination of placements across Australia and AUKUS partner nations
- Enable workforce mobility while ensuring compliance with Defence and Commonwealth requirements
- Develop and maintain governance frameworks aligned to Defence standards
- Produce performance monitoring artefacts and assurance documentation
- Ensure transparency, traceability, and auditability of workforce activities
Executive Visibility & Decision Support
- Create executive-ready dashboards, placemats, briefs, and summaries
- Provide real-time visibility of workforce status, trends, and risks
- Support senior leaders with concise, accurate, and timely information
- Support knowledge management and knowledge transfer initiatives
- Capture lessons learned and support continuity across workforce activities
- Enable sustainable capability uplift within the IPO
- Engage with ASA stakeholders and partner organisations
- Collaborate across submarine shipbuilding, sustainment, and enabling functions
- Operate as an embedded team member contributing to integrated outcomes
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Demonstrated experience in workforce intelligence, including:
- Workforce planning
- Analytics and modelling
- Planning and coordination
- Delivery tracking
- Risk and issue management
- Proven ability to develop governance, assurance, and performance reporting in complex environments
- Experience within Defence, national security, or large-scale government programs (highly desirable)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence briefing senior executives
- Ability to work autonomously while integrating seamlessly within a government team
Security & Location Requirements
- Active NV1 security clearance (minimum) – mandatory
- Primary work location: Majura Park, ACT
- Domestic and/or international travel may be required as directed by the Commonwealth
Other Conditions
- Role delivered using approved government systems and networks only
- All work conducted in accordance with Defence and Commonwealth policies, procedures, and probity requirements
Why Work with Azooa?
Azooa is a rapidly growing digital innovation company supporting the Australian Federal Government across Defence and national security programs. What sets us apart:
- 100% Australian owned and operated — no overseas staff
- Trusted delivery partner to the Commonwealth
- Agile, outcomes-focused, and people-centric
- Embedded delivery model with access to top-tier tools, resources, and support
We invest in our people and provide the backing required to succeed in demanding, mission-critical environments.
How to Apply
This role is available via LinkedIn Easy Apply, and we are also accepting expressions of interest from professionals seeking to contribute to current and upcoming AUKUS workforce initiatives. If you are passionate about national capability, workforce excellence, and delivering outcomes that matter, we want to hear from you.
Apply now or register your interest today.
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Defence Project Manager/Workforce Intelligence in Canberra employer: Azooa
Azooa is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that prioritises innovation and collaboration within the Defence sector. Located in Majura Park, ACT, employees benefit from a strong commitment to professional development, access to cutting-edge resources, and the opportunity to contribute to critical national security initiatives like AUKUS. With a focus on workforce excellence and a supportive culture, Azooa empowers its team members to thrive in their roles while making a meaningful impact.
