Aps 6 - Assistant Business Manager

2 months ago


Russell, Australia Australian Government Department of Defence Full time

$85,607 - $97,790 (plus Super)
- Russell - ACT

**The Role**
The Electromagnetic Warfare Intelligence Maritime Systems Program Office (EWIS-Maritime SPO) is seeking a highly professional, motivated APS 6 Assistant Business Manager to join the team. You will assist with a wide range of business activities relating to running a Systems Program Office (SPO), workforce management, task coordination and management, financial management activities, commercial support, corporate reporting and a wide variety of business planning and improvement initiatives. The Business Management Unit is a key unit within the SPO for internal and external stakeholders.

As the Assistant Business Manager you will have strong stakeholder engagement and excellent verbal and written communication skills. You will be relied upon to provide support to all business units within the EWIS-Maritime SPO through business activities relating to financial management activities, commercial support, corporate reporting and a wide variety of business planning initiatives.

As the Assistant Business Manager you will interpret and provide advice within the administration function based on legislation, policy and procedures. Under limited direction, you will undertake research and analysis, conduct reviews, assessments and provide administrative support to achieve results. You will also support in the management of the EWIS-Maritime SPO workforce by assisting with recruitment, induction of APS and contracted staff.

The right person for this role will show the flexibility to respond to the changing context and shifting priorities of the Defence environment to achieve business outcomes.

In this role you will provide support to a geographically dispersed team to ensure they are sensitive to Defence Strategic direction and to excel, while exercising a degree of independence.

Our people are capable, committed and diverse. We support an inclusive culture that emphasises respect and collaboration. Defence will support you in balancing work life with family and other priorities, offering you access to a variety of flexible working arrangements.

**About our Team**
EWIS-Maritime SPO currently manages a number of electronic warfare systems fitted to both the surface and sub-surface fleet, such as the Nulka Decoy product and various Sensors and Electronic Attack products in both acquisition and sustainment phases. The SPO delivers these capabilities to both the Australian Defence Force and United States Navy. EWIS-Maritime SPO is widely dispersed across Australia with this position based at Russell, ACT.

The successful applicant will participate in an integrated team, including APS, military and contractor staff, to ensure the supported Electronic Warfare capabilities are delivered to the ADF and supported in accordance with operational and compliance requirements, budget, and service agreements.
- Do you enjoy working in a varied and fast paced role?
- Are you interested in joining a diverse team in a great workplace?
- Are you an experienced Assistant Business Manager?
- A record of achievement in business management, planning and coordination of a range of business activities;
- Experience in workforce management including recruitment, induction and off-boarding;
- Commercial experience and the ability to develop and interpret policy and governance documentation;
- The capacity to think strategically, support the development of plans and processes to enhance the achievement of business objectives;
- High-level organisational and administration skills, self-drive and initiative with the ability to influence others to achieve business objectives;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to draft and review complex procurement and communications/approval documentation;
- Ability to manage completing priorities and complete tasks varying levels of complexity under limited direction;
- The ability to negotiate and collaborate, build relationships with stakeholders at all levels; and
- Respond flexibly to changing situations, including using sound judgement under pressure, to ensure the success of key deliverables.



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