Defence Administration Officer — Travel & Operations Support

Department of Defence; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Defence is seeking an APS 4 Administration Officer to provide high-quality administrative and business support services within the 13th Brigade in Western Australia. You will manage registries, coordinate travel, apply policies, and assist with personnel administration, ensuring accurate advice and professional service to Defence personnel and stakeholders.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities while

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate a range of administrative functions including monitoring and actioning the Registry Inbox, processing document workflows and maintaining electronic records.
• Coordinate domestic travel arrangements and administer travel entitlements in accordance with Defence policy and procedures.
• Interpret and apply policies and procedures to support personnel administration activities, including the use of financial and human resource management systems.
• Provide accurate advice and administrative support to Defence personnel and stakeholders on operational and administrative matters.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve business outcomes.
• Draft, review and coordinate routine correspondence, reports and other documents.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance administrative processes and service delivery.

Job description

Department of Defence is seeking an APS 4 Administration Officer to provide high-quality administrative and business support services within the 13th Brigade in Western Australia. You will manage registries, coordinate travel, apply policies, and assist with personnel administration, ensuring accurate advice and professional service to Defence personnel and stakeholders.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities while