Capability Planner

About the Company

Our client is a high‑profile Australian Government organisation operating at the forefront of national security, cyber defence and advanced technology. They play a critical role in protecting Australia from global threats and supporting national interests through cutting‑edge cyber and intelligence capabilities.

About the role

The Capability Planner will support a dynamic team delivering work of strategic importance to the Department. The role will contribute across all elements of the team's work with a particular focus on the development of Cabinet submissions - work that directly influences future direction. 


Role Responsibilities

• Responsible for the strategic writing of Government submission documentation. Undertake and/or provide advice on capability planning, project management and support, leading and managing activities to plan, develop and implement projects to meet organisational requirements. 
• Engage with programs and projects to develop, review, provide advice and/or report on cost models, influence direction; seeking input and feedback from stakeholders throughout the process. 
• Advise on and contribute to the formulation of budget strategies, procurement strategies, solution options, commercial approaches and tender evaluations; to support production of high-quality estimates and the delivery of capability against business requirements. 

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience establishing and maintaining highly productive working relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Proven experience in delivering and/or planning complex capability development and delivery - preferably within Defence or the Intelligence community.

What is on offer

• 12-month contract, with 1 x 12-month extension options.
• Competitive hourly rate.

Locations considered

• Canberra
• Melbourne
• Queensland

Security Requirements:

To be eligible for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. Due to the work environment, our client has requested that all candidates are required to hold a current TSPV Security Clearance. The successful candidate will need to undergo an additional security assessment before commencing in the role.

How to Apply

Please upload your resume to apply. Please provide a supporting statement highlighting your skills, experience, and capability against the position description to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates. Submission closes by COB, Tuesday 4th August 2026.

Please call Kandice Halls on 0480 002 461 for any further information. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification, and any other client-requested checks.


Why partner with Whizdom?

We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:

• We pay our contractors same day you submit your timesheet!
• We are Level 3, DISP certified and have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and been awarded the highest level of compliance to this important initiative, proactively assisting veterans transitioning from the forces to civilian roles. We’ve been lucky enough to win industry awards for our high level of process compliance and are ISO 9001 certified. Our commitment to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions has been accredited in line with large global organisations.
• We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.

Our team of talented people are passionate about your experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on your long-term career goals. We even give you a best in industry merch pack! Even if this role isn’t the exact fit for you, we would love a chat, contact us to find out more!