Support officer

The Role

The APS 6 Business Support Officer is responsible for the effective and efficient management of the Office of Director General Landworthiness (DG Lw).

The role requires a comprehensive awareness of Branch activities, projects and programs to forward plan specific business support requirements.

Additionally, the role will be responsible for the day-to-day administrative support of a 1 Star Military Officer and will work closely with the Staff Officer in the fulfilment of Branch objectives.

The APS 6 Business Support Officer will :

• Utilise available information to prepare briefing packs, reports and papers for DG engagements.
• Liaise with stakeholders and visitors of all levels, building good working relationships and providing a point of contact for assistance and general enquiries.
• Actively monitor organisational information, guidance or policy for updates and change that may affect the administrative functions of the Executive.
• Evaluate changes and use common sense to solve problems that may be challenging yet broadly similar to previous situations and research solutions.
• Maintain records management systems in line with Defence policies and procedures.
• Build and sustain relationships in order to work collaboratively within the work area and other areas of Defence.

About our Team

The DG Lw leads Landworthiness Branch which is responsible to the Defence Landworthiness Authority (Chief of Army) for the assurance of Land capabilities.

The Branch consists of five directorates being : Workplace Health & Safety Army, Engineering Army, Army Seaworthiness Support, Landworthiness Investigations & Support and the Land Test & Evaluation Agency.

The Office of DG Lw is located in Russell Offices, Canberra.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will be an experienced administrative professional who possesses the following :

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly;
• Excellent time management skills and an ability to prioritise competing requirements in a highly dynamic environment;
• A demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders;
• A willingness to work independently and collaboratively as part of a high performing team; and
• A demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Last updated : 2024-05-21