The Role
The APS5 Senior Regional Support Officer ACT SENSW reports to a Regional Engagement Manager.
The ACT team works within a nationally dispersed team, under the direction of the Assistant Director Regional Engagement in the Directorate of ADF Reserves and Employer Support (ADFRES), to meet future Defence capability needs.
The Senior Regional Support Officer is accountable under limited direction of the Regional Engagement Manager to perform duties such as:
1. Assist in planning and conducting stakeholder engagement and immersive activities of a broad scale, to meet Defence objectives.
2. Assist in planning and conducting formal events such as awards and or commemorative activities which will attract senior Defence leaders, government representatives and key strategic partners.
3. Meet the requirements of the Directorate for the submission of reports and returns including governance, administration, finance and measurement of outcomes of engagement activities and events.
4. Complete complex procedural, operational, administrative and business support work, including managing travel requirements and financial acquittals.
5. Assist in the national administration requirements of the Regional Engagement team, such as; monitor stock, order stock, assist in the development of standard operating procedures.
6. Work collaboratively in a team-based environment, operating as an effective team member, building and sustaining relationships with team members and stakeholders, and actively participating in team work and group activities at regional and national levels.
7. Additional tasking as directed by the Regional Engagement Manager and the Assistant Director Regional Engagement.
About our Team
ADF Reserves and Employer Support (ADFRES) facilitates effective engagement with key stakeholders including Australian Defence Force (ADF) units, reservists and their civilian employers. This is to build relationships by increasing awareness and understanding of the contribution reservists make when they are away from their civilian employment, the skills they are bringing back to their civilian workforce, and the support options available to assist employers during the temporary loss of an employee due to their Defence service.
Our Ideal Candidate
The successful candidates will have demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, experience in event planning and skills across broad APS functions. Knowledge of Defence and business will be highly regarded. The successful candidate will have the ability to translate strategy into operational outcomes through the application of leadership, problem solving and engagement skills. The successful candidate will work closely with the Regional Engagement Manager and Assistant Director to support the Director of ADFRES and the Head and Deputy Head of Reserve and Cadet Support Division (RCSD) in delivering organisational and business outcomes in line with the ADFRES mission. This is a challenging but rewarding role.