The Business Support Officer role at the Australian Submarine Agency is a key position in a historic and transformative project for Australia.
The acquisition of conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines will significantly impact Australia's economic and national security landscape for decades.
The Commercial Branch within the Virginia, Workforce and Commercial Division seeks an APS 5 Business Support Officer to provide business and records management support to the ASA Commercial Branch.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide record keeping, accountability, workgroup coordination, and reporting on resource matters such as finance;
* Monitor ad-hoc reporting requirements and ensure compliance with established priorities and work practices;
About Our Team
The ASA Commercial Branch is responsible for procurement and contracting functions, offering commercial services including:
1. Support throughout procurement activities from need identification to contract management;
2. Guidance, assurance, and advice on procurement policies and methods;
3. Contract management support;
4. Probity and compliance advice;
5. Engagement with specialized services like Defence Legal.
Our Ideal Candidate
We seek dynamic, agile, and innovative employees who thrive in high-paced environments. The successful candidate will be motivated, collaborative, and eager to contribute to a unique and significant program.
Essential Skills and Abilities
The ideal candidate will have:
* Strong administrative and organizational skills, with experience in Records Information Management systems;
* Motivation and solutions-focused mindset;
* Proactive communication skills;
* Ability to work collaboratively, supervise personnel, and provide leadership and training;
* Excellent time management skills;
* Customer service orientation and confidence in stakeholder engagement;
* Problem-solving skills and sound judgment for independent work.