Role Seniority - mid level

More about the Land Strategic Advisor role at Downer Professional Services

Join our Downer Professional Services team and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australia’s future.

Downer Professional Services comprises of three business units our Technical, Advisory, and Capability consulting practice, and Team Downer, which partners with CASG and NSSG as a major service provider to Defence. Together, we are a multi-disciplinary advisory and delivery partner of choice for clients across Defence and National Security.

We currently have an opportunity for a Land Strategic Advisor in Canberra.

What You’ll Do

This role offers a broad scope, with key role responsibilities including:

• Provide analytical and coordination support to develop, implement and refine

campaign management approaches for The Army Plan, including synchronisation, documentation and reporting.

• Support development and review of Service‑level Strategic Plans, analysing

strategic guidance and preparing briefs, recommendations and documentation for Army Board consideration.

• Produce high‑quality briefs and decision‑support products, including research

and analysis that inform Land Force Design, the Objective Land Force and the Integrated Force.

• Deliver Future Land Warfare (FLW) decision‑support outputs, informing LCD

programs and projects in line with endorsed priorities and tasking.

• Conduct research, analysis, writing and design support, developing conceptual

products, Army Plans, functional concepts and providing graphic design/formatting while engaging stakeholders to identify gaps, risks and issues.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in military concepts development, including strong analytical and

technical writing skills, with an understanding of the Joint Concepts Framework and Defence Strategy Framework.

• Knowledge of Defence capability processes, including the Defence Capability

Life Cycle or One Defence Capability System, and Defence needs/requirements development.

• Understanding of Defence finance and procurement principles, particularly as

they relate to the Integrated Investment Program and Integrated Capability Assessment.

• Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in project management and/or

systems engineering, supporting structured planning and delivery.

• High‑level proficiency with Microsoft Office, enabling effective

documentation, analysis and communication across Defence stakeholders.

Due to the nature of the work, you are required to currently hold and maintain a minimum Negative Vetting 1 or higher Security clearance as required by the Commonwealth. In some instances, compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements may also be an inherent requirement.

More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

Why Downer Professional Services

At Downer Professional Services, we’re not just a workplace - we’re a business dedicated to contributing to the shaping of the future of defence in Australia. As the country’s only sovereign prime, we’re committed to making a real difference in protecting Australia’s interests.

What is means to belong at Downer Professional Services

• Meaningful work: Help to deliver critical Defence projects that protect

Australia and shape its future.

• Professional development: Access career mapping, accelerated learning

programs, and shared learning through our Communities of Practice.

• Great perks: Enjoy discounts on healthcare, retail, vehicles, and more

through Perks@Downer.

• Veteran support: Benefit from initiatives like up to 20 days of Reservist

Leave to stay connected post-service.

You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.

Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Downer Professional Services team will be there to support your growth.

Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined

Key Responsibilities

• Providing analytical and coordination support
• Supporting development and review of Service-level Strategic Plans
• Producing high-quality briefs and decision-support products

Key Strengths

• ️ Military concepts development
• Defence capability processes
• Defence finance and procurement principles
• Project management
• Microsoft Office proficiency

A Final Note: This is a role with Downer Professional Services not with Hatch.