Aps 6 - Administration And Coordination Officer

• $91,702 - $104,753 (plus Super)
• Brindabella Park - ACT, Russell - ACT

The Role
The Administration and Coordination Officer provides key executive support to Capability Development Division (CDD) within the Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Group.The Administration and Coordination Officer will:

• Manage the day-to-date coordination of tasking, administrative and business support activities, identify risks and determine appropriate course of action to meet requirements.
• Apply the skills, knowledge and experience necessary to provide advice and services for a range of complex corporate, Administration and business support activities.
• Is accountable for organising their workflow and making independent decisions relating to their area of responsibility.
• Is required to engage and communicate with stakeholders to identify, respond and provide advice on issues in order to achieve directed work outcomes.
• Work collaboratively, build and sustain effective relationships and provide constructive feedback.
• Take the initiative to progress work to meet business objectives, provide advice and guidance on more complex issues.
• The Administration and Coordination Officer will plan, manage and perform corporate support and administration activities including support to task management, records management, quality assurance, governance, human resources, and/or travel requirements.

This position is based in Canberra and reports to the EL 1 Executive Officer in the Office of First Assistant Secretary GWEO CDD.About our Team
GWEO CDD is responsible for the design and development of a domestic GWEO manufacturing capability. This includes sponsoring projects and investment options to Government approval; conducting cost, benefit and risk analysis to achieve a balanced and coordinated portfolio of investments; developing a GWEO Manufacturing Master Plan; and developing a Research and Development Roadmap and Project Management Plan.CDD is also responsible for the ADF GWEO Roadmap, identifying options to uplift critical enablers to including in Test and Evaluation, Storage and Distribution, Education and Training, and Disposal and Demilitarisation. A critical part of CDD’s work is setting the strategy for the GWEO Enterprise, ensuring alignment to Defence and Government objectives and coordinating strategy and plans across the Group. It is responsible for policy and governance frameworks, international engagement and management of the GWEO Enterprise Program.Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will be a team player with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. We are looking for someone who is a self-starter and can demonstrate experience in driving successful outcomes in a dynamic and busy environment.The candidate must be reliable, have a keen eye for detail, and possess a high level of comprehension and communication skills and an ability to prioritise to deliver assigned tasks on time. Capability Development Division is seeking a professional who can work collaboratively in a small team and understands the sensitive nature of the team's work.You will also possess strong communication and stakeholder management skills with a strong emphasis on being able to monitor and track the progress of assigned tasks, projects and lines of effort. Whilst part of a team, you will be comfortable working independently. A flexible attitude and ability to be across multiple tasks is an important requirement.