The RoleMaritime Systems Division, within Defence's 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 APS 6 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 TeamThe 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 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.Our Ideal CandidateYou 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.
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