Description : APS 5 - Special Projects Administration Officer. Company : Australian Government Department of Defence. Location : Adelaide Region SA
- $78,143 - $83,700 (pro-rata for Part time, plus Super)
- Adelaide - SA, Newcastle - NSW, Russell - ACT
The Role
If you are looking for an interesting and rewarding career at the leading edge of technology, then a role in the Department of Defence’s Advanced Strategic Capabilities team is the opportunity for you. As our Project Administration Officer, you will undertake complex administrative and operational tasks to support sensitive and strategic procurements. You will support external engagement with Defence, industry and overseas partners. Your ability to collaborate and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders is essential to success in this position.
You will actively develop key stakeholder relationships and will be required to identify relevant stakeholders’ expectations and concerns to develop and implement successful outcomes. This role offers the variety of duties, experiences and training opportunities to underpin a successful management career. The role requires attaining and maintaining a Positive Vetting security clearance for full access to facilities and to undertake all responsibilities, so current clearance or progress towards PV clearance is highly desirable.
This position is ideally located at Russell Offices in Canberra, ACT. However, consideration could be given to working from RAAF Williamtown (Newcastle) or DSTG Offices Adelaide.
About our Team
The Advanced and Strategic Capabilities team works in a fast-paced, technically challenging and professional environment. The innovative and motivated team brings together multiple disciplines and wide stakeholder engagement in the direct support of Defence’s mission to defend Australia and its National interests. The team provides a collaborative working environment that offers exciting challenges, a diverse range of work; and the guidance and support to ensure that you always have everything required for success.
Our Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will not only have administrative skills and experience, but will be able to work closely with other departmental administrators and team members.
You will have a can-do attitude and an ability to maintain a positive attitude towards complex problems, while using sound judgment and understanding the impacts and risks associated with decisions.
You will have outstanding time management and organisational skills, while remaining resilient and adaptable to changing plans and priorities.
You will be able to work effectively, both independently and within a team, with a high level of attention to detail
You will have excellent written and oral communication skills, and be comfortable engaging and collaborating with a variety of stakeholders while building and maintaining strong interpersonal relationships.
You will have strong analytical, research skills and an ability to develop and improve business processes.
