Publications Manager

The Role

Are you able to build effective relationships throughout an Organisation? Do you want to be a key contributor to Australia’s Army Aviation capability?

If so, you may be well suited to the role of APS 6 Publications Manager within our Attack Helicopter Systems Program Office (AHSPO) located in Brisbane, QLD.

As the APS 6 Publications Manager you will be responsible to provide assurance and data knowledge to support technical and engineering activities and ensure quality and compliance with appropriate technical delegations commensurate with relevant legislative, policy and regulatory frameworks.

You will interpret and provide advice to management in accordance with Defence Policy and Procedures. You will be expected to engage with stakeholders, investigate, report, develop, evaluate, advise and implement policies, procedures, practice and manage resources specific to assurance and data specifications to support AHSPO. This position is key to the delivery of integrated engineering logistic support to AHSPO.

About our Team

The Attack Helicopter Systems Program Office (AHSPO) is delivering LAND 4503 Apache Attack Helicopter – the $4B acquisition of 29 Apache helicopters (AH-64E) via Foreign Military Sale to replace the Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH). AHSPO will support the Joint Force of the late 2020s and beyond to fight and win the land battle. As the Apache Helicopter project is an emerging capability, the team, which comprises of ADF, APS and Contractor staff, is rapidly growing.

Whilst this role is based in Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera, our growing Apache team is split between Canberra, Brisbane, and Townsville. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-value, advanced Defence capabilities, whilst being rewarded with a professional, inclusive and supportive team.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an experienced Publications Manager to work within a Sustainment Engineering Team. Candidates who can demonstrate an ability to rapidly acquire the requisite skills will also be considered.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have proven experience within Aviation technical data management.
• Have knowledge and experience or the ability to gain the knowledge in technical and engineering activities, quality and compliance with appropriate technical delegations commensurate with relevant legislative, policy and regulatory frameworks.
• Possess the ability to build positive relationships and communicate with stakeholders.
• Have well developed verbal and written communications skills.
• Always act in a manner in accordance with the Defence Policies.

Security Clearance:

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at Baseline Vetting level.

The Department of Defence employs around 18,000 Australian Public Service (APS) employees. Defence APS employees work in a wide variety of critical roles, Australia wide, enabling our three services Navy, Army and Air Force, to do their job. Defence has a range of Australian Public Service (APS) career opportunities that offer interesting, challenging, and unique work. Our workforce includes administrative support, accountants, intelligence analysts, engineers, policy advisors, graphic designers, lawyers, social workers, IT specialists and contract managers to name a few. We offer a rewarding career that includes professional development, work-life balance, recognition, a flexible and supportive work environment and a diverse workforce. To find out more about a career with Defence please visit https://www.defence.gov.au/jobs-careers