Aps 4 - Administration Support Officer

71,207 - $77,739 (plus Super)

• Canberra, ACT
• The Role

Within the Administration function an APS4 Administration Officer is accountable under limited direction to perform and achieve moderately complex procedural, operational, administrative and business support work within an integrated workforce. They are accountable to have a good understanding of and compliance to relevant legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence's mission and policy requirements.

An APS4 Administration Officer will be accountable for organising their workflow, making decisions within their defined parameters relating to area of responsibility and will seek guidance when required. They may exercise some discretion with respect to how legislation, procedures and guidelines are interpreted and applied to their work. They will provide administrative support that is informed and directed by their knowledge of the administration function. They may undertake some research and analysis activities.

The APS4 Administration Officer will be required to share information, monitor work practices, set work priorities and develop local procedures. They may supervise and provide leadership to a team, providing coaching and on-the-job training for newer and less experienced team members.

The APS4 Administration Officer may be required to communicate with, respond and provide advice to a range of stakeholders on moderately complex operational and administrative issues to achieve work unit and Defence outcomes. They will be accountable to contribute towards ongoing self-improvement and professional development.

Highly desirable criteria :

The Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) and University of New South Wales - Canberra (UNSW-C) share a combined campus in Campbell, Canberra. ADFA is the premier training unit in the Australian Defence Force, and together with UNSW-C, is responsible for the education and training of up to 1,100 Midshipmen and Trainee Officers from the Navy, Army and Air Force, who constitute the core of ADF future leaders.

ADFA is also a world standard military training establishment that provides training opportunities for military trainee officers from around the world. ADFA focuses on two key pillars, Academics that provide intellectual growth and Joint Military Education and Training that provides foundation military knowledge. Midshipmen and Trainee Officers undertake this education and training over the course of their chosen degree stream of up to four years before transitioning into their single service.

ADFA is seeking a dedicated, reliable, and hardworking individual with excellent work ethics to join our team. Our unit values teamwork, integrity, dedication and accountability. Thus, we need someone who shares our values and is committed to the growth, learning, change and success of our work unit.