Lead Dynamic Teams as Assistant Base Managers
Join our high-performing teams as leaders who shape the future of Defence sites across Australia.
The Role
As a leader in this space, you'll play a critical role in shaping the way we manage and operate Defence sites, leading teams, managing complex issues, and delivering outcomes that directly enable Defence capability.
Our teams are at the heart of keeping Defence sites running safely, securely, and effectively. You'll be responsible for providing leadership and coordination across Defence bases, ensuring the day-to-day safe and secure operations of Defence sites.
About the Job
* Demonstrated strong leadership capability with the ability to guide teams, influence stakeholders, and drive positive outcomes.
* People and team management with the ability to build team capability through coaching, feedback and mentoring in an operational or service delivery environment.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with Defence personnel, contractors, service providers, and community partners.
* Demonstrated ability to think critically and strategically, identify issues and drive continuous improvement activities.
* Confidently manage competing priorities while maintaining a focus on safety, security, and operational continuity.
* Understand the importance of customer service and delivering high-quality support to Defence personnel, with proven experience in anticipating stakeholders' needs.
* The ability to forward plan a workload and the agility to reprioritise at short notice.
* Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable working in fast-paced and complex operational environments.
* Confident managing risk and compliance in a large and complex estate environment.
Benefits
* Performance-related salary progression.
* Up to 15% superannuation.
* Standard hours of 37.5 hours per week.
* Negotiated flexible work arrangements.
* Ongoing training and development.
* Annual leave of 20 days per year.
* Personal / carers leave of 15 days per year.
* An additional day of leave per calendar year in addition to regular leave.
* Christmas stand down (a paid break during the Christmas and New Year period in addition to standard leave).
* A range of Parental and Reservist leave.
* Several health, well-being, diversity and inclusion networks.
* Defence Employee Assistance Program provided by Converge International.