Aps 4 - Mission Support Officer Vip Operations

1 week ago


Canberra, Australia Australian Government Department of Defence Full time

$71,207 - $77,739 (plus Super)
- Fairbairn - ACT

**The Role**
The Mission Support Officer will coordinate administrative arrangements for ADF VIP operations missions on Special Purpose Aircraft (SPA). This includes, but is not limited to, aircraft ground handling support at domestic, international and foreign military Airfields, booking flight crew’s accommodation and transport requirements and VISA/paperwork processing. The position is located at Defence Establishment Fairbairn and is part of the VIP Operations Mission Support Team.

The APS 4 Mission Support Officer responsibilities include:

- Maintain situational awareness of tasks in progress, ensuring changes and potential problems that may impact AMG tasking’s are appropriately dealt with or escalated. Ensure flight crew are update of changes.
- Liaise and maintain an effective working relationship with all sections within VIPOPS and Defence and Civilian agencies that provide support to SPA.
- Manage daily workflow and all incoming correspondence within Microsoft outlook on a rotational basis with other section members. Have the flexibility to perform on-call duties.

**About our Team**
VIP Operations (VIPOPS) is a small yet capable team, accountable for the tasking and control of SPA missions. The team values proactivity and attention to detail, and is responsible to the Chief of the Air Force for the conduct of its duties. It is a multidisciplinary team that works that reflects the Australian Defence Force and Australian Public Service values.

As a part of VIPOPS, the Global Strategic Operations Manager will lead the VIPOPS Mission Support (VMS) team, who enable the SPA mission by conducting the administrative aspects of the aviation operation. VIPOPS is collocated with No 34 Squadron at Defence Establishment Fairbairn in Canberra.

To be successful in this role you will have:

- Strong written and oral communication skills and be comfortable conversing with a variety of ranks and audiences including foreign military, civil domestic and international agencies.
- Ability to prioritise and time manage a variable workload whilst working in a sometimes-fluid environment which requires flexibility and adaptability.
- Demonstrate commitment to the Defence and APS Values and be focused on being a dedicated team member.



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