Aps 5 - Executive Business Support - Logistics

$83,706 - $89,659 + up to 15.4% Superannuation
- Canberra - ACT

**The Role**
The Senior Leadership Group plays a key role in promoting and influencing a shared civilian/military commitment to the strategic direction of Defence. The Executive Business Support (EBS) role is a position of trust and discretion. In working directly with members of the Senior Leadership Group it is crucial individuals are suitably skilled, professional, work well under pressure and have strong communication skills.

A well organised executive office is crucial to the smooth operation of the department. With limited supervision, you will manage the office of the Director General Logistics Branch - Air Force (DGLOG - AF). This includes calendar management, preparation of correspondence, organising meetings, arranging travel, coordinating briefing packs and managing office systems and records using Microsoft Office, Objective (the Department’s document management system) and Financial Management Systems.

The EBS to DGLOG - AF will provide executive support to the Director General and to the Branch in general. They will be an integral part of the efficient operation and coordination of the Branch Office. This role is primarily workstation based with high usage of Defence IT systems. To be considered for this role you will have a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a high tempo environment, display exceptional organisational skills, be a problem solver, communicate effectively, and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders.

**About our Team**
As the Strategic A4, the Director General Logistics - Air Force (DGLOG-AF) provides expert advice to CAF as the principal logistics advisor for Air Force. DGLOG-AF works across the Joint Forces, Services and Domains, representing Air Force at many key committees, boards, forums and steering groups. The key lines of effort for LOGBR-AF are:

- Basing and Infrastructure,
- Logistics Interoperability,
- Logistics Workforce Capability, and
- Capability Assurance

Under the command of Director General Logistics - Air Force (DGLOG-AF), the Branch consists of five Directorates:

- Directorate of Engineering and Maintenance - Air Force
- Directorate of Estate and Infrastructure Capability - Air Force
- Directorate of Enterprise Resource Planning - Air Force
- Directorate of Future Logistics Capability - Air Force, and
- Directorate of Logistics - Air Force

Logistics Branch - Air Force is committed to providing staff with a diverse, manageable, favourable work-life balance. We will also invest in your training and development to ensure your time with us is deeply rewarding, both personally and professionally. We are dedicated to achieving a workplace culture that is inclusive and diverse; one which directly reflects the need and scope of our varied operational requirements.

The EBS to DG Logistics Branch will be well organised, demonstrate a high-level of initiative, have the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, as well as collaborating effectively in a fast-paced environment. They will have a passion for efficient and effective administrative process, with a strong attention to detail focus, exemplary time management and high level writing skills. You will be a flexible and adaptable team player with a working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite and Microsoft Teams. This is a position of trust with direct, daily exposure to members of the senior executive so high standards of professionalism are essential. You will need to possess the following:

- Ability to proactively anticipate the needs of your senior leader, exercise flexibility and resilience.
- A friendly and professional demeanour.
- Ability to form and maintain strong working relationships both internal and external to Defence.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Ability and confidence to organise yourself, Branch Head and Directors.
- An awareness of business and submission processes, including creating and/or continuous improvement of existing processes.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills.
- Discretion and able to deal with confidential and sensitive business matters.
- Sound judgement and attention to detail.
- You will be self-aware, with a positive attitude, demonstrating consideration and respect for a diversity of ideas and perspectives of others.
- You will contribute to the management of an electronic document management system and the Executive budget.