$91,702 - $104,753 + up to 15.4% Superannuation Cairns - QLD The Role The APS 6 Business Manager is accountable under limited direction to achieve complex procedural, operational administrative and business support work within an integrated workforce.
You will have knowledge of legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence's policy requirements.
You will work independently with the opportunity for reasonable autonomy and accountability for the achievement of outcomes of your work.
You will provide detailed administrative professional and policy advice in relation to complex work and contribute to strategic planning, program and project management.
The Business Manager will lead a team, set priorities, manage workflow and resources.
You will build team capacity through coaching and feedback and will review the quality of work undertaken by others.
You will have considerable level of stakeholder engagement and will liaise with stakeholders in relation to complex issues.
You will be required to identify, anticipate and respond to stakeholders' needs and expectations to achieve work unit and Defence outcomes.
About our Team Since the 1960s, Australia has undertaken a range of capacity-building and engagement activities in the South Pacific and Southeast Asia under the Defence Cooperation Program.
The centerpiece of Australia's Defence engagement in the South Pacific is the Pacific Patrol Boat (PPB) Program, which involved the gifting of 22 Pacific Class Patrol Boats between 1987-1997 and the current PPB replacement program, which will provide 22 new Guardian Class Patrol Boats to participating Pacific Island countries.
Recognising that the boats are sovereign assets of the participating nations, Australia is committed to providing a range of engineering, technical and logistics support services to ensure the ongoing operational capability of the Pacific Patrol Boat fleet, which is provisioned through the Pacific Systems Program Office.
Our Ideal Candidate As an APS 6 Business Manager, you will: Allocate work, resources and tasks, set work area priorities, develop strategies and evaluate business outcomes.
Be accountable for accurate completion of work within timeframes, share own expertise with others, guide and mentor less experienced employees.
Be accountable to perform complex procedural, operational, administrative and business support activities, manage workflow and resources, prepare work area and team plans detailing measurable milestones and expected outcomes.
Respond to complex operational, procedural, administrative and business support related enquiries and apply the skills, knowledge and experience necessary to resolve issues or provide advice or a service.
Identify and interpret relevant legislation, policies, strategies, business and team requirements and apply these to the work area.
Engage and negotiate with stakeholders on complex issues to achieve business outcomes.
Work collaboratively, build and sustain effective relationships and provide constructive feedback.
Be accountable to research, develop and implement procedural, operational, administrative and business support documentation consistent with business requirements.
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