Beecroft Weapons Range Operations Support Manager

Department of Defence; Nowra; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Defence in Honeymoon Bay Campground, Beecroft Peninsula, NSW, is seeking an APS 5 Operations Support Manager to oversee estate operations including compliance, visitor services, financial administration, contractor coordination, security and incident response.

Located near Nowra, NSW, the role requires supervising a team, coordinating rosters, engaging stakeholders and ensuring safe, sustainable Defence outcomes with a strong emphasis on policy interpretation and process excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and administrative capabilities.
• Exceptional stakeholder management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to provide high quality written material and advice.
• Good MS Excel and finance skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to research, interpret and apply policy and procedures.
• A positive attitude and high level of motivation, self-direction and independent problem solving skills.
• Uphold the Defence and APS Values and the APS Employment Principles, and comply with the APS Code of Conduct.
• Environmental and estate-management experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Management of public access and responsible use, WHS, risks and incidents.
• Coordination of campground operations, bookings, finances, contractors and maintenance.
• Performing local security officer duties and supporting emergency responses.
• Managing stakeholder engagement and approved social media communications.
• Supervision and coordination of a team of six, including allocating work, setting priorities, monitoring performance, supporting training and ensuring safe and effective delivery of Defence outcomes.
• Coordination of staff rosters, leave and fatigue management to maintain safe, effective and sustainable operations.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Administrative skills

Written communication

Excel

Attention to detail

Job description

Beecroft Weapons Range Operations Support Manager

The APS 5 Operations Support Manager supports Defence estate operations at Honeymoon Bay Campground within Beecroft Weapons Range, including compliance, visitor services, financial administration, contractor coordination, security and incident response.

Located on the Beecroft Peninsula, 30 minutes from Nowra NSW, the critical duties of this role are:

• Management of public access and responsible use, WHS, risks and incidents.
• Coordination of campground operations, bookings, finances, contractors and maintenance.
• Performing local security officer duties and supporting emergency responses.
• Managing stakeholder engagement and approved social media communications.
• Supervision and coordination of a team of six, including allocating work, setting priorities, monitoring performance, supporting training and ensuring safe and effective delivery of Defence outcomes.
• Coordination of staff rosters, leave and fatigue management to maintain safe, effective and sustainable operations.

About our Team

Directorate of Operations and Training Area Management (DOTAM) plays a vital role in enabling Defence capability across Australia. DOTAM is a nationally dispersed organisation with responsibilities that directly support the preparedness, training, and operational effectiveness of the Australian Defence Force (ADF).

Our diverse portfolio includes the management of 40 Military Training Areas across Australia, facilitation of Singapore Armed Forces unilateral training activities, support to Defence domestic operations, and coordination of bushfire mitigation programs across the national Defence estate. Through these functions, DOTAM helps ensure Defence remains ready to respond to emerging challenges and operational requirements.

Working closely with the three ADF Services, Headquarters Joint Operations Command, industry partners, and stakeholders across the Security and Estate Group, DOTAM maintains training areas, ranges, and associated infrastructure to enable safe, effective, and environmentally sustainable training outcomes for the ADF and partner nations.

Headquartered in Canberra and supported by regional teams across Australia, DOTAM offers rewarding opportunities to contribute to nationally significant outcomes within an integrated workforce of ADF, APS, and contracted personnel committed to delivering excellence in support of Defence capability.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will be a strong team player, focused on team collaboration and coordination. It is essential that you have:

• High level organisational and administrative skills
• Exceptional stakeholder management experience
• Demonstrated ability to provide high quality written material and advice
• Good MS Excel and finance skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to research, interpret and apply policy and procedures
• A positive attitude and high level of motivation, self-direction and independent problem solving skills
• Uphold the Defence and APS Values and the APS Employment Principles, and comply with the APS Code of Conduct and
• Environmental and estate-management experience is highly desirable

Security Clearance

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting 1” level.

The key duties of the position include:

The Role

The APS 5 Operations Support Manager supports Defence estate operations at Honeymoon Bay Campground within Beecroft Weapons Range, including compliance, visitor services, financial administration, contractor coordination, security and incident response.

Located on the Beecroft Peninsula, 30 minutes from Nowra NSW, the critical duties of this role are:

• Management of public access and responsible use, WHS, risks and incidents.
• Coordination of campground operations, bookings, finances, contractors and maintenance.
• Performing local security officer duties and supporting emergency responses.
• Managing stakeholder engagement and approved social media communications.
• Supervision and coordination of a team of six, including allocating work, setting priorities, monitoring performance, supporting training and ensuring safe and effective delivery of Defence outcomes.
• Coordination of staff rosters, leave and fatigue management to maintain safe, effective and sustainable operations.

About our Team

Directorate of Operations and Training Area Management (DOTAM) plays a vital role in enabling Defence capability across Australia. DOTAM is a nationally dispersed organisation with responsibilities that directly support the preparedness, training, and operational effectiveness of the Australian Defence Force (ADF).

Our diverse portfolio includes the management of 40 Military Training Areas across Australia, facilitation of Singapore Armed Forces unilateral training activities, support to Defence domestic operations, and coordination of bushfire mitigation programs across the national Defence estate. Through these functions, DOTAM helps ensure Defence remains ready to respond to emerging challenges and operational requirements.

Working closely with the three ADF Services, Headquarters Joint Operations Command, industry partners, and stakeholders across the Security and Estate Group, DOTAM maintains training areas, ranges, and associated infrastructure to enable safe, effective, and environmentally sustainable training outcomes for the ADF and partner nations.

Headquartered in Canberra and supported by regional teams across Australia, DOTAM offers rewarding opportunities to contribute to nationally significant outcomes within an integrated workforce of ADF, APS, and contracted personnel committed to delivering excellence in support of Defence capability.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will be a strong team player, focused on team collaboration and coordination. It is essential that you have:

• High level organisational and administrative skills
• Exceptional stakeholder management experience
• Demonstrated ability to provide high quality written material and advice
• Good MS Excel and finance skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to research, interpret and apply policy and procedures
• A positive attitude and high level of motivation, self-direction and independent problem solving skills
• Uphold the Defence and APS Values and the APS Employment Principles, and comply with the APS Code of Conduct and
• Environmental and estate-management experience is highly desirable

Eligibility

Security Clearance

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting 1” level.

Getting to know the Department of Defence

The Department of Defence employs around 18,000 Australian Public Service (APS) employees. Defence APS employees work in a wide variety of critical roles, Australia wide, enabling our three services Navy, Army and Air Force, to do their job. Defence has a range of Australian Public Service (APS) career opportunities that offer interesting, challenging, and unique work. Our workforce includes administrative support, accountants, intelligence analysts, engineers, policy advisors, graphic designers, lawyers, social workers, IT specialists and contract managers to name a few. We offer a rewarding career that includes professional development, work-life balance, recognition, a flexible and supportive work environment and a diverse workforce. To find out more about a career with Defence please visit https://www.defence.gov.au/jobs-careers