El 1 - Base Manager - Northern Bases

• $115,899 - $130,733 (plus Super)
• Cairns - QLD, Darwin - NT, Rockhampton - QLD, Townsville - QLD

The Role
The Base Manager (BM) is required to understand the capability outputs at their respective establishment and actively work to achieve outcomes that recognise this. The BM will manage complex customer relationships, including the management of stakeholder expectations as well as negotiate and liaise with stakeholders both internally and externally to ensure positive outcomes. The BM will plan and oversee the implementation of safety, risk, emergency and security management on the base to ensure the smooth running of the base.About our Team
The Northern & Central Zone (NCZ) sits within the Service Delivery Division (SDD) and provides a wide variety of products and services to support Defence capability. The NCZ provides essential, on-the-ground services and support to Defence personnel in the Northern Territory and Queensland.The NCZ is structured to optimise support to Defence and consists of Base Management, Estate Management & Planning, Environment & Sustainability Teams in each State and Territory as well as a Zone Operations & Coordination Team, based in Queensland.Our Ideal Candidate
To be effective in the positions you will have strong service delivery experience, coupled with highly developed relationship management and stakeholder engagement capabilities. The positions require someone who is a strong team player focused on achieving effective outcomes.Your recognised strengths will be:

• Strong leadership, executive and people management skills.
• Strong communication (verbal and written communication skills).
• Ability to build effective working relationships, have strong stakeholder management skills and be a skilled collaborator.
• Demonstrate resilience and personal accountability for the quality, timeliness and delivery of results.
• Ability to plan, organise, manage your time to meet multiple demands and be adaptable.
• Ability to think strategically and solve complex problems.
• Curiosity, a growth mindset and a commitment to continuous professional development for both you and your teams.

In turn, we will provide you:

• Performance-related salary progression.
• 15.4% superannuation.
• Negotiated flexible work arrangements.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Annual leave of 20 days per year.
• Personal/Carers leave of 15 days per year.
• An additional day of leave per calendar year in addition to regular leave.
• Christmas stand down (a paid break during the Christmas/New Year period in addition to regular leave).
• A range of Parental and Reservist leave.
• A number of Health, Wellbeing, Diversity and Inclusion networks.
• Defence Employee Assistance Program provided by Converge International.