Aps 4 - Mission Support Officer

• $73,343 - $80,071 (plus Super)
• Richmond - NSW

The Role
Within the Stakeholder Management function an APS 4Mission Support Officer is accountable under limited direction to perform and achieve moderately complex operational, administrative and business support work within an integrated workforce. They are accountable to have a good understanding of and compliance relevant legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence’s mission and policy requirements.
An APS 4Mission Support Officer will be accountable for organising their workflow, making decisions within their defined parameters relating to area of responsibility and will seek guidance when required. They may exercise some discretion with respect to how legislation, procedures and guidelines are interpreted and applied to their work. They will provide administrative support that is informed and directed by their knowledge of the stakeholder management function. They may undertake some research and analysis activities.
About our Team
The APS 4Mission Support Officer will be required to share information, monitor work practices, set work priorities and develop local procedures. They may supervise and provide leadership to a team, providing coaching and on-the-job training for newer and less experienced team members.
The APS 4Mission Support Officer may be required to communicate with, respond and provide advice to a range of stakeholders on moderately complex operational and administrative issues to achieve work unit and Defence outcomes. They will be accountable to contribute towards ongoing self-improvement and professional development.
Our Ideal Candidate

• Provide assistance and perform moderately complex operational, administrative and business support activities and tasks that support the delivery of business objectives across Defence.
• Participate in coordinating and managing reporting requirements to support missions and business outcomes, including monitoring charts and publications.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of Defence's corporate requirements including relevant legislation, established principles, work practices and procedures necessary to achieve work area outcomes.
• Understand operational and administrative requirements of tasks in progress, and assist in amending and updating changes when they occur.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to meet their needs, expectations and reporting requirements.
• Collect and analyse data and information and provide assistance in the preparation of written submissions, briefs, inquiry outcomes, corporate reports, minutes and other correspondence for Defence and external stakeholders.
• Take initiative to progress work to meet business objectives, recommend solutions for issues impacting on the mission and seek advice complex issues.