APS 6 - Operations Team Lead

• $88,175 - $100,724 (plus Super)
• Williamtown - NSW

The Role
Air Warfare Systems Program Office (AWSPO) are leaders of collaborative and innovative Enterprises, optimised to deliver evolving air warfare capability outcomes. We provide responsive acquisition and sustainment delivery that equips and sustains our capability managers for National Defence. AWSPO understands that our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing a fulfilling and rewarding experience at work.
An APS 6Operations Team Lead performs administrative work within an integrated workforce. You need to have knowledge of and compliance with legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence’s mission and policy requirements.
As an APS 6Operations Team Lead you will work independently with the opportunity for reasonable autonomy and the achievement of outcomes of your work. You will exercise both initiative and judgement in the interpretation of policy and in the application of practices and procedures. You will provide detailed administration, professional and policy advice in relation to work and contribute to strategic planning, program and project management and policy development.
As an APS 6Operations Team Lead you lead a small team and set work priorities and manage workflows. You will be capable of building team capability through coaching, feedback and developing the quality of work undertaken by others within a work unit. You may exercise the associated people and financial responsibilities to achieve work unit outcomes.
As an APS 6Operations Team Lead you will have considerable level of stakeholder engagement and will liaise with stakeholders in relation to work issues. You will be required to identify, anticipate and respond to stakeholders’ needs and expectations to achieve work unit and Defence outcomes. You will contribute towards ongoing self-improvement and professional development.
About our Team
Air Warfare Systems Program Office (AWSPO) is an integrated work environment located at RAAF Base Williamtown in the beautiful Port Stephens region of NSW. You will have access to beaches and the local lakes and rivers. Take a short drive to the Barrington Top Mountains for hiking and the Hunter Valley for vineyards and entertainment venues. Explore the beautiful city of Newcastle with its countless wonderful cafés and restaurants.
As our people are our greatest asset, you can be assured you will be supported to innovate, create value, and proudly play a meaningful role, finding your sense of purpose. We offer a flexible, engaging and supportive setting that focuses on development and support of its employees. Grow your career in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Within Aerospace Systems Division, AWSPO leads and manages a portfolio of projects and products in support of Air Force capability. This includes the management of acquisition projects in various phases of the capability life cycle including the AIR5438 Phase 2 Lead-In Fighter Capability Upgrade program.
AWSPO, in partnership with industry, also manage three sustainment products: the 127 Hawk Lead-In Fighter, which supports air combat operations through aircraft and off-aircraft systems, delivering aircrew introductory fighter training; Advanced Training and Test Environment (ATTE), which improves Air Force lethality and survivability through the delivery of a threat representative training environment; and the Combat Control Capability Program, which supports combat control operations through the coordination, provisioning and sustainment of combat equipment.
Employees can access flexible working arrangements to support work life balance and an attractive remuneration package with a generous superannuation contribution of 15.4%.
Our Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone with initiative, strong organisational skills and the ability to respond appropriately to pressures and changing priorities. The successful candidate will also have excellent interpersonal skills and a keen ability to provide efficient and effective administration practices and procedures. Key attributes and experience we are looking for:

• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and motivate a team;
• Demonstrated ability to be an effective team member;
• Demonstrated highly effective interpersonal written and oral communication skills, including strong emotional intelligence, resilience and adaptability;
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve, create solutions, influence, negotiate and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels;
• The ability to respond flexibly to changing situations, including using sound judgement under pressure, to ensure the success of key deliverables;
• The ability to understand the ‘big picture’ to identify any emerging opportunities or threats in relation to your program of work;
• The ability to read and apply policy in a general sense; and
• Administration experience and/or the ability to develop and interpret administrative documentation under limited direction.

The ability to learn is key as the right candidate will be supported with comprehensive learning and development opportunities and will enjoy close mentoring support by more experienced administration members of the team.