IAG Defence & National Security (DNS) is part of IAG, a specialist advisory firm supporting complex infrastructure, Defence and national security programs across Australia.
Our DNS team works closely with Commonwealth agencies and industry partners to deliver specialist expertise into nationally significant programs. Our success depends on our ability to identify, engage and mobilise highly specialised talent quickly and effectively. IAG is recognised as Veteran Friendly Employer under the Veteran Employment Program.
This position will support SO1 Force-In-Being / Capability Assessments Program (FIB/CAP) by providing an interface between Force Design Division and Army Programs. The primary purpose will be implementing the 2026 Integrated Investment Plan (IIP) and National Defence Strategy. This will require the position o employ effective communication strategies to build trusted relationship between VCDF Group and Land Capability Division (LCD) and to deliver consistent and sound capability analysis.
Successful applicants will also be required to:
1. Collaborate with VCDF Group and LCD staff to facilitate the implementation of the 2026 IIP outcomes and associated force design activities.
2. Provide subject matter expertise in Defence capability management.
3. Collaborate with capability staff within Army and across Defence as part of the Integrated Capability Assessment.
4. Assist in implementing the Army Gaps and Opportunities System, including design, coordinating inputs and managing outputs.
5. Engage with relevant stakeholders, identifying any gaps, risks, or issues.
6. Be prepared to provide specialist advice to working groups and LCD Stakeholders.
7. Manage obstacles that will impede the deliverables being successfully executed.
8. Successfully collaborate with ADF and APS staff and Defence contractors.
9. Self-manage their hours to ensure contractual obligations are being met and to advise the Project Manager of contractual risks.
10. Not work out of scope of contract.
11. Be capable of working remotely (off site).
An NV1 security clearance is required for this role.
Skillset and Experience Requirements for this role:
With offices in Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, and Canberra, we’re a tight-knit team, working across some of Australia’s most critical infrastructure and Defence projects. We come from diverse backgrounds and pride ourselves on our flexible, supportive and collaborative team culture. We can offer great work, great people, great culture, great conditions, and an all-round great time, whilst you go about developing a great career in this space.
As part of IAG, you’ll be joining a team of more than 250 professionals’ working across a range of integrated workstreams in a friendly and approachable environment.
IAG Defence and National Security (DNS) is a multidisciplinary team of Project Management, ICT, Logistics, Engineering and Commercial advisory professionals who primarily provide services to the Defence Sector, Australian Department of Defence and Defence Industry.
Thanks to the diversity of its service offerings, IAG Defence & National Security is uniquely positioned to provide its partners and clients with holistic solutions that address complex cross-subject requirements.
IAG DNS is part of the wider IAG team - Australasia’s most trusted transaction, commercial, strategic advisory, delivery and technical services firm.
IAG has assisted clients to successfully plan, transact and deliver more than $200 billion of projects across Australia and internationally. This combined experience ensures our team of specialist advisors effectively navigate complex governance frameworks, challenging stakeholders, multifaceted technical environments and regulatory intricacies to deliver value for money outcomes.
We bring a flexible, scalable team with unmatched professional diversity – a national pool of approximately 250 advisors with diverse backgrounds in law, commerce, engineering, defence, construction, environmental management and stakeholder engagement.
