AddressThe Role
The EL 1 Operations Manager is required to provide strategic direction to a diverse service delivery team made up of subject matter experts. The role is an executive leader in the organisation and is required to influence decision makers. The role's primary focus is guidance and delivery of outcomes associated with enterprise risk and security.
Further responsibilities include activities associated with information and quality management, governance and reporting and asset verification. It also oversees the coordination of facilities maintenance, spatial allocation, environmental and workplace health and safety issues affecting the Unit. The EL 1 Operations Manager is an integral part of the unit that drives culture improvements and at times, is required to absorb lateral responsibilities. The role is fast-paced, dynamic and innovative, yet crucially is also responsible for the adherence to the governance and compliance framework underpinning decision-making.
About our Team
The Air Lift Systems Program Office (ALSPO) at RAAF Base Richmond is a Business Unit within the Airlift and Tanker Systems branch of the Aerospace Systems Division. ALSPO is the in-service support agency responsible for sustaining and enhancing the RAAF's C-130J Hercules and C-27J Spartan aircraft. ALSPO, in partnership with industry, exists to support Air Mobility Group achieve its mission by providing effective sustainment support solutions.
The Business Management Unit within ALSPO is a highly capable and professional team operating in a dynamic and challenging work environment supporting Defence capability. Given the integrated nature of our business, building and maintaining cooperative and collaborative relationships are fundamental to our success.
The team is looking for loyalty, enthusiasm and courage to ensure compliance in a complex business service framework. The role has representational responsibilities so the highest level of professionalism is required.
Our Ideal Candidate
The unit is seeking a mature and influential leader who is respectful of the knowledge an experienced team brings and is courageous in seeking out continuous areas for improvement and efficiencies.
The ideal candidate brings enthusiasm and drive and has:
- Experience in program/project management practices and processes
- Is able to influence and negotiate with a diverse group of stakeholders
- Is able to work independently with minimal management intervention
- Is able to work within complex and ambiguous environments
- Experience in facilitating working groups, liaising with internal and external staff
- Understands the value of partnerships, work in a collaborative team environment and achieve shared objectives
- Is willing to challenge the traditional ways of doing business
- Is trustworthy, transparent and possess the highest levels of integrity
- Has demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, and;
- Has the ability to comprehend the Defence strategic environment.
