CASG/02109/24

Business Support Officer – APS Level 6

$91,702 - $104,753 + up to 15.4% superannuation
Job Reference Number CASG/02109/24

Position Location Russell - ACT

Defence provides relocation assistance to eligible APS employees

required to relocate. The level of assistance will vary depending on the
reason for relocating and your personal circumstances.

Employment Status Ongoing - Actual vacancy - Full time (37.5 hours per week)

Security Level Negative Vetting 2

Working Arrangements On Site

Defence is committed to supporting workplace flexibility. Please contact the

contact officer for further details.

Closing Date 11.30pm (AEST), Monday 29 April 2024

Extensions may be granted in exceptional circumstances only. Applicants
requesting an extension must contact the Contact Officer 24 hours prior
to the vacancy closing date.

Contact Officer Vanessa Lowe

02 5130 4806
vanessa.lowe@defence.gov.au

Additional Role Information

PLEASE NOTE: The successful applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 2 (NV2)
security clearance. A Baseline clearance may be sponsored, however failure to attain the NV2 security
clearance may necessitate a role change.

Your Role
 Are you looking for your next career move to apply your administrative skills to support Australian
Defence Force capability?

 Do you have experience in a business management environment?

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The Branch Business Operations section is seeking a highly professional and motivated Business Support
Officer to join our team. The position is located within the Electromagnetic Warfare and Intelligence
Systems Branch Executive and you will be responsible for a wide range of business activities including task
coordination and management, commercial support, corporate reporting, workforce management, budget
management activities and a wide variety of business planning and improvement initiatives.

As the Business Support Officer you will be relied upon to support four diverse business units including the
executive and will need to possess strong stakeholder engagement, excellent verbal and written
communication skills and attention to detail. You will interpret and provide advice within the administration
function based on legislation, policy and procedures. Under limited direction, you will undertake research
and analysis, conduct reviews, assessments and provide administrative support to achieve results.

Our Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have:

 A significant record of achievement in business planning and coordinating the delivery of a range of
business activities

 High-level organisational skills, self-drive and initiative with the ability to influence others to achieve
tasks and business objectives

 The skills to work collaboratively with EWIS Branch stakeholders to support the achievement of
outcomes

 The ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation, policy and procedures

 The capacity to think strategically and develop plans and processes to enhance the achievement of
business outcomes

 Excellent communication and customer engagement skills;

 The desire to actively participate in team work and group activities.

The right person for this role will show the flexibility to respond to the changing context and shifting
priorities of the Defence environment to achieve business outcomes. In this role you will provide support to
a geographically dispersed team to ensure they are sensitive to Defence strategic direction and to excel,
while exercising a degree of independence.

Our Team
The Electromagnetic Warfare and Intelligence Systems Branch under Joint Systems Division is an exciting
and complex environment, offering a rewarding career in one of the most dynamic organisations within
CASG. We deliver joint capability and work primarily on three areas: electronic protection, electronic
support and electronic attack and seeks to be recognised and respected as a centre of expertise and global
leader delivering and supporting capability solutions in the EWIS and Active Electronically Scanned Array
radar domains.

The Branch Business Operations unit supports the Assistant Secretary Electromagnetic Warfare and
Intelligence Systems, senior Managers and Systems Program Offices to meet their corporate and
governance obligations. Within this small but high performing team, you will be provided with a supportive
team environment and significant professional development opportunities to help progress in your
career. The successful candidate can expect to be challenged in their role and supported by an inclusive
and considerate team and leadership group.

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Our Organisation
Defence's primary role is to defend Australia and its national interests, promote security and stability, and
support the Australian community as directed by the Government. Further information about who we are,
Defence’s mission and our values and behaviours can be found at Who we are | About | Defence.

In Defence, you will enjoy experiences and opportunities that, as an APS employee, you simply would
not get in any other organisation. The size, complexity and diversity of work in Defence means that you
can have multiple jobs or careers within the same organisation. You are able to undertake interesting,
challenging and unique work ranging from intelligence and strategic policy through to human resources,
communications, infrastructure and engineering, and information technology.

Our Benefits
Defence offers a range of benefits, opportunities and conditions that you will be able to access while
working with us.

 Competitive salary with the flexibility to negotiate based on skillset and experience
 Generous employee superannuation contributions of up to 15.4%
 Generous entitlements, allowances and working benefits, further information can found at
APS pay and benefits | Jobs & Careers | Defence
 Learning and development opportunities through:
– Defence Education Assistance and Programs to support APS employees in gaining professional
qualifications
– Defence Online Academy to provide APS employees with a range of online training
 Defence supports and fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, further information can be found at
Diversity and inclusion | Jobs & Careers | Defence
 Career development and progression opportunities, further information can be found at Career
development | Jobs & Careers | Defence

How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through our Online Recruitment System located at Defence APS
Careers. Further information on how to apply through our Online Recruitment System can be found in the
Applicant User Guide. Your application will need to include:

 Your current Resume/CV

 Examples of relevant experience, qualities and skills that you will bring to the role (limit your total
response to 600 words).
 Details of two referees (one being your current supervisor)

Prior to preparing your response consider the following:

 Role requirements outlined in ‘Your Role’ and ‘Our Ideal Candidate’ section of the information pack.
 Recommended to review the Work Level Standards and Integrated Leadership System relevant to
the classification you are applying for.

Further information on how to write your response can be found at ‘Cracking the Code’.

If you are experiencing technical problems please contact YourCustomer.Service@defence.gov.au for

assistance.

Please note online testing and/or video interviews may be used for this recruitment activity. If you
experience technical problems with testing or video interviews please contact Criteria online support
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The application process has essential information for prospective applicants to Australian Public Service
(APS) jobs in Defence. Further information about the application, selection, outcome and commencement
process can be found at Application process | Jobs & Careers | Defence.

RecruitAbility
The RecruitAbility scheme applies to this vacancy. The Department of Defence is committed to supporting
the employment and career development of people with disability.

More information on the RecruitAbility scheme can be found at APSC Recruitability Scheme homepage.

Eligibility
Employment with the Department of Defence is subject to conditions prescribed within the PublicService
Act 1999.

Citizenship To be eligible for employment with Defence applicants must be an Australian

citizen. Only in exceptional circumstances can this requirement be waived.

Health As a condition of engagement, a pre-employment health assessment may be

Assessment required where there are physical or medical requirements for the role. Current
APS employees may also require a health assessment, or similar, to provide for
promotions or transfers which require a health assessment. Your contact officer
can provide further guidance on whether this is required for your role.

Security Clearance The Australian community requires the highest level of integrity from Defence
employees. The preferred applicant will be required to successfully undergo the
security clearance vetting process at a specified clearance level. Further
information about security clearances can be found at Australian Government
Security Clearance Applicant Guide Book.

Thank you for your interest in the Department of Defence