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Fleet Logistics Hub-North (Cairns) is responsible for the shore-based support of all home ported and visiting Fleet Units.
You will be accountable for the efficient management of budgets and purchasing under the direction of your immediate supervisor to sustain all Fleet units with the Cairns and greater Northern support region.
You will be required to work as part of a waterfront focused team supporting the Officer-In-Charge FLH-N Cairns in managing the procurement budgets for FLH-N Cairns and all fleet units within the area.
This will require the maintenance of financial spreadsheets, registers and associated evidence keeping within the Defence Objective environment.
Our Ideal Candidate:
Experience in a logistic/procurement role.
Ability to interpret and comply with legislative, policy and regulatory frameworks.
Experience in identifying and implementing timely outcome-based solutions in logistics and sustainment.
Enjoys working independently and also, as a team player in a dynamic team environment.
Has strong stakeholder engagement and people skills supporting a wide variety of customers and stakeholders
Have a good level of computer literacy, including with inventory management and administrative systems.
Be able to work in a fluid environment by remaining flexible, agile and adaptable to the needs of the customer.
About our Team
Located in HMAS Cairns, Fleet Logistics Hub - North (Cairns) provides support to HMAS Cairns Fleet based units and visiting vessels, reporting through to OIC FLH-N in day-to-day business requirements.
This is a mixture of highly experienced Australia Public Service professionals and Military officers and sailors with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Our Ideal Candidate
To be successful in this role you will:
Be capable of working with and flexibly supporting a wide variety of customers and stakeholders.
Support the management of the priorities and needs of the customers to meet and exceed their expectations.
Be able to work in a fluid setting by remaining flexible, agile and adaptable to the needs of the customer.
Have a good level of computer literacy including with logistics and administrative systems.
Security Clearance:
Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at "Baseline Vetting" level.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy.
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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.
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