Administrative Support Specialist for Defence Operations
4 days ago
A Career in Defence Operations
The Australian Defence Force is seeking an Administrative Support Specialist to join their team. As a key member of the organisation, you will play a pivotal role in the management and well-being of personnel in each Army unit.
Job Description:
- Pay and Personnel Administration – Provide administrative support directly to military personnel or pay and personnel administrative support for personnel.
- Resource and Financial Management – Conduct financial resource management within a unit, encompassing a diverse range of clerical, administrative, resource and financial management duties.
- Staff Clerk – Undertake a range of administrative and clerical support functions within a headquarters structure, such as assisting staff officers with planning, contributing to appreciations, developing orders, coordinating tasks and operational support requirements (including financial management and training area support).
- Data Analysis – Review data to discover useful information, inform conclusions and support decision-making.
Training and Progression
You don't need any prior administrative experience to join. You'll learn everything you need to know through your Initial Employment Training (IET). Upon completion, you'll have developed your skills to be able to:
- Interpret policy, legislation and regulations to provide clerical and financial resource management advice
- Understand and provide advice on military pay, personal allowances and unit/personal claims
- Analyse large data sets and extract insights
- Use in-service information systems to support peers and commanders
- Maintain records, files and registers
- Prepare operational documents for signature and release
- Maintain operational maps, logbooks, messages and information
- Operate the in-service HF/VHF Radio and Battlefield Management Systems
- Undertake general soldiering duties, such as manning defensive positions, patrolling, navigation, traffic control, and camouflaging vehicles and field equipment
Benefits
This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a competitive salary package. The estimated annual salary for this position is $60,000 - $80,000 AUD, depending on qualifications and experience.
About Us
The Australian Defence Force is a proud and respected institution that serves Australia's national interests. Our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing a safe and supportive work environment.
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