The key duties of the position include:
The Role
At Headquarters Joint Operations Command (HQJOC), the most important resource is its people. The second most important resource is their time.
Key day-to-day tasks may include:
- Facilitate the HQJOC Battle Rhythm Working Group;
- Serve as secretary of various boards and meetings;
- Manage the 7-Minute Drill updates;
- Represent the Deputy Chief of Staff when required;
- Liaise closely with Joint Staff for Battle Rhythm updates;
- Integrate cyclic review and process assessment events into the HQJOC Battle Rhythm;
- Maintain/develop key documents and Instructions related to the role;
- Develop and maintain procedures to ensure HQJOC can effectively adjust its Battle Rhythm to respond to a changing strategic environment;
- Facilitate content updates on the Battle Rhythm SharePoint page;
- Maintain detailed key contact lists for boards and cross-functional events, meetings and working groups.
About our Team
This position forms part of a small tight-knit team in support of the Deputy Theatre Commander. The Deputy Theatre Commander, which is a key leadership position within Headquarters Joint Operations Command, which oversees the conduct of ADF operations. The incumbent will directly work for a military officer and their colleagues will be a mixture of Australian Defence Force, Foreign Military, Australian Public Servants and contracted personnel.
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate:
- An influential communicator, who can cultivate productive working relationships and engage public servants, private contractors and military personnel of all ranks;
- Exemplifies personal drive and integrity with the ability to solve problems and juggle competing deadlines and tasks within a dynamic workplace;
- Displays resilience and an ability to work with an agile mindset adapting to new and changing priorities;
- Commits to action with excellent time management skills, attention to detail and with an ability to fuse complex ideas and think laterally.
Eligibility
Security Clearance:
Prior to commencement, successful applicants will be required to undergo a psychological assessment and an extensive security clearance process. As a Positive Vetting clearance is required, applicants must be Australian Citizens; be able to account for their personal background for their whole life; and be able to demonstrate suitability to work in a high security intelligence environment.
Getting to know the Department of Defence
The Department of Defence employs around 18,000 Australian Public Service (APS) employees. Defence APS employees work in a wide variety of critical roles, Australia wide, enabling our three services Navy, Army and Air Force, to do their job. Defence has a range of Australian Public Service (APS) career opportunities that offer interesting, challenging, and unique work. Our workforce includes administrative support, accountants, intelligence analysts, engineers, policy advisors, graphic designers, lawyers, social workers, IT specialists and contract managers to name a few. We offer a rewarding career that includes professional development, work-life balance, recognition, a flexible and supportive work environment and a diverse workforce. To find out more about a career with Defence please visit https://www.defence.gov.au/jobs-careers