Aps 6 - Business Administration Officer

$88,175 - $100,724 (plus Super)
- Garden Island - NSW

**The Role**
Maritime Systems Division, within Defences Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group, is
seeking a professional, motivated and experienced Business Administration Officer to provide
support to the Commonwealth Governments continuous naval shipbuilding projects. Maritime
Systems Division is one of the most dynamic organisations within Capability Acquisition and
Sustainment Group and offers a rewarding career.

The APS6 Business Administration Officer is responsible for ensuring the Auxiliary Oiler
Replenishment and Commercial Auxiliary Systems Program Office (AORCASPO) undertakes the
administrative and business support related functions within the Systems Program Office.
The role will entail performing complex tasks and activities that support the delivery of procedural,
operational, administrative and business support activities across the AORCA Systems Program
Office. In addition, the role entails developing and maintaining an understanding of Defence's
corporate requirements including legislation, established principles, work practices and procedures
necessary to achieve work area outcomes. Highly developed written communication skills will be
required to perform various tasks relating to Records Management, Facilities Management and
Security Management within AORCASPO.

Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and verbal communication skills will be required to regularly
liaise and coordinate with a broad range of stakeholders, including executives, contractors, APS and
ADF members.

**About our Team**
The Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment and Commercial Auxiliary Systems Program Office
(AORCASPO) is part of the Major Surface Ships Branch (MSS) within Maritime Systems Division
(MSD) under the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG). We are a diverse
workforce which includes Australian Defence Force personnel, Australian Public Servants and
Defence Industry Partners.

The AORCASPO sustains a range of maritime capability, from the new replenishment oilers (AORs)
to auxiliary commercial vessels. AOR HMS Ships Supply & Stalwart were built by Spanish
shipbuilding company, Navantia. The vessels carry fuel, dry cargo, water, food, ammunition,
equipment and spare parts in operational support for the deployed naval or combat forces operating
far from the port on the high seas. In addition to replenishment, the ships can be used to combat
against environmental pollution at sea, provide logistics support for the armed forces, and to support
humanitarian operations and relief operations following a natural disaster. The auxiliary commercial
vessels include maritime aviation and navigation training vessels, a border force protection cutter, as
well as submarine search and rescue capabilities.

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.

This is a desk-based position involving computer use and working with others towards shared goals
in a collaborative team environment. If you require further information please call the contact officer
listed on the front of this