Aps 5 - Office Manager

2 weeks ago


Garden Island, Australia Australian Government Department of Defence Full time

$76,611- $82,059 (plus Super)
- Garden Island - NSW

**The Role**
Within the Administration function an APS5 Administration Officer is accountable under limited direction to perform and achieve complex procedural, operational, administrative and business support work within an integrated workforce. They are accountable to have and maintain a well-developed understanding of and compliance to with relevant legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence’s mission and policy requirements.

An APS5 Administration Officer will be accountable for organising their workflow and making independent decisions relating to their area of responsibility. They will interpret and provide advice within the administration function based on legislation, policy and procedures. They will undertake specialist research and analysis, conduct reviews, assessments and perform procedural, clerical, administrative support work to achieve results.

The APS5 Administration Officer may coordinate and contribute to the work of a team consistent to a work plan and provide advice and assistance on methods of task completion to team members. They may be a team coach or supervise a team and be accountable to set work priorities, allocate work, and manage workflows and performance. They are expected to be capable of reviewing and developing the quality of work undertaken by others and identifying opportunities for on-the-job training within a work unit.

The APS5 Administration Officer will be required to engage and communicate with stakeholders to identify, respond and provide advice on issues to achieve work unit and Defence outcomes. They will be accountable to contribute towards ongoing self-improvement and professional development.

**About our Team**
The Destroyer, Guided System Program Office (DDG SPO) is part of the Major Surface Ships Branch (MSS) within Maritime Systems Division (MSD) and the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG). DDG SPO leads the Destroyer Enterprise in sustaining the Hobart Class DDGs: HMAS Hobart (III), HMAS Brisbane (III) and HMAS Sydney (V).

You will report to the APS6 Assistant Business Manager and be a valued member of the Business Management Team within DDG SPO which is strongly committed to value-adding to the business, and driving strategic efficiencies and innovation.

You will have front line customer service experience as you will be responsible for carrying out administrative duties relating to security management, office management, records management and facilities management. You will also have supervisory experience as you will be managing an APS4 Administration Officer.

You will be a team player with excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills and the ability to liaise with a broad range of stakeholders, including contractors, APS and ADF members. You will also have highly developed written communication skills.

You will be someone who genuinely fosters a curiosity for innovative possibilities and an enthusiasm to learn and drive change in order to gain efficiencies. You will display an ability to learn rapidly and adapt quickly to changing complex situations and uncertainty. Finally, you will be comfortable and confident taking ownership of outcomes and leading tasks to completion and success.



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