APS 5 - Course Administration Officer

The Role

The Defence School of Space & Cyber (DSSpC) are seeking a highly motivated APS 5 Course Administration Officer to join our dynamic team. You will be accountable, under broad direction, to manage training course administrative requirements in support of cyber learning delivery. You will be working within the School operations team. The role is dynamic and requires strong organisational skills and a responsive approach to dealing with enquiries. The Operations team is an integrated team of ADF, APS and Industry support.

The APS 5 Course Administration Officer duties may include :

• Support the Course Management Lead & Operations Officer;
• Coordinate resource requirements in support of course delivery;
• Develop, review and maintain applicable course management documentation, registers and schedules;
• Coordinate and respond to course and operational enquiries;
• Act as a key point of contact for student enquiries;
• Stakeholder relationship management;
• Provide support to the wider DSSpC team as required.
• 86,887 - $93,066 + up to 15.4% Superannuation
• Harman - ACT

The Role

The Defence School of Space & Cyber (DSSpC) are seeking a highly motivated APS 5 Course Administration Officer to join our dynamic team. You will be accountable, under broad direction, to manage training course administrative requirements in support of cyber learning delivery. You will be working within the School operations team. The role is dynamic and requires strong organisational skills and a responsive approach to dealing with enquiries. The Operations team is an integrated team of ADF, APS and Industry support.

The APS 5 Course Administration Officer duties may include :

• Support the Course Management Lead & Operations Officer;
• Coordinate resource requirements in support of course delivery;
• Develop, review and maintain applicable course management documentation, registers and schedules;
• Coordinate and respond to course and operational enquiries;
• Act as a key point of contact for student enquiries;
• Stakeholder relationship management;
• Provide support to the wider DSSpC team as required.

About our Team

We are a diverse team of highly motivated individuals, representing a truly integrated workforce of ADF, APS and Industry Partners. Our mission is to educate the Integrated Force in order to enable the delivery of space and cyber effects in competition and conflict.

We commenced cyber-warfare training operations in 2023, with capability growth planned over the coming years, to meet the growing strategic demand. We value diversity, team work, work / life balance and focus on delivering outcomes for Defence. We work with industry, international partners and academia to foster capability development and generate national value for Australia.

We embrace innovation and change from what it always was to what it needs to be. Located at HMAS Harman, Canberra where we enjoy new contemporary training facilities, flexible working arrangements and free parking.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are seeking not only a capable professional but also someone with proven experience in training establishments or similar environments. You will bring strong administrative expertise and demonstrate confidence and adaptability to change as our capability continues to evolve.

The DSSpC values team members who are collaborative, proactive, effective communicators, and are ready to play a key role in advancing cyber capability. This is a unique opportunity to make a direct contribution, with your expertise helping shape Australia’s strategic and Defence objectives.

You will bring the following attributes and skills to the role :

• Strong written, interpersonal and verbal communication skills;
• Accountable for you actions, advice & decisions;
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team;
• Developed stakeholder management skills;
• Display professional behaviours aligned with leadership principles, including adaptability, flexibility, and initiative;
• Demonstrate a willingness to challenge traditional approaches and explore innovative solutions.

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