Staff Officer Navy Logistics

Department of Defence; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Defence seeks a highly motivated APS 6 Staff Officer to join the Directorate of Navy Logistics Capability, to integrate and assure logistics support across Navy surface programs. The role ensures Fundamental Inputs to Capability are planned, coordinated and governed to enable introduction, sustainment and preparedness of Navy capability.

By leading assurance activities and managing interdependencies, you will contribute to resilient and sustainable capability outcomes, while

Qualifications

• Experience developing policy and procedures within a government context.
• Ability to coordinate complex logistics programs and projects.
• Knowledge of legislative frameworks and Defence policy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage resources, workflows and outcomes within Logistics Management.
• Provide clear policy advice and mentor staff.
• Deliver logistics strategies, review performance and report to stakeholders.
• Develop and sustain stakeholder relationships and governance processes.

Skills

Policy advice

Programme management

Logistics management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Job description

Navy Logistics Branch is seeking a highly motivated APS 6 Staff Officer to join the Directorate of Navy Logistics Capability. This position supports the delivery of Navy Outcome 2 through the integration and assurance of logistics support requirements across Navy's surface capability programs. The role ensures the Fundamental Inputs to Capability are planned, coordinated and governed to enable the introduction, sustainment and preparedness of Navy capability.

By leading assurance activities, managing interdependencies and informing governance decision-making, the position contributes to resilient and sustainable capability outcomes.

• Managing resources, workflows and business outcomes.
• Providing clear communication, setting performance standards and developing people.
• Ensuring the timely and accurate completion of work and mentoring staff.
• Delivering logistics management strategies and plans.
• Developing and implementing logistics policies, procedures and processes.
• Reviewing and reporting on logistics performance.
• Providing logistics management advice to stakeholders.
• Building and sustaining stakeholder relationships.

About our Team

Directorate of Navy Logistics Capability within Navy Logistics Branch, provides strategic advice to delivery organisations and assurance to capability operators, for the design of capability support and logistics systems. The Directorate is involved in a number of large, complex programmes and projects both within the Royal Australian Navy and the broader Australian Defence Force. Our team is located at Russell Offices in Canberra, ACT.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with an interest in Project Management and Logistics to contribute to Australia’s strategic future. Within the Logistics Management function, the APS 6 Staff Officer is accountable under broad direction to perform complex to very complex logistics management work within an integrated workforce. You will require an in-depth knowledge of legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence’s mission and policy requirements.

As our ideal candidate, you will:

• Exercise sound judgement to provide expert policy advice and contribute to the development, implementation and review of policies and procedures.
• Engage in problem solving, issues management and may coordinate sensitive projects impacting strategic, political or operational outcomes.
• Plan and achieve business outcomes, develop work plans, set performance indicators and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Manage stakeholder relationships, communicate expected outcomes and lead a high-performing, cohesive team.

Security Clearance:

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

The key duties of the position include:

The Role

Navy Logistics Branch is seeking a highly motivated APS 6 Staff Officer to join the Directorate of Navy Logistics Capability. This position supports the delivery of Navy Outcome 2 through the integration and assurance of logistics support requirements across Navy's surface capability programs. The role ensures the Fundamental Inputs to Capability are planned, coordinated and governed to enable the introduction, sustainment and preparedness of Navy capability.

By leading assurance activities, managing interdependencies and informing governance decision-making, the position contributes to resilient and sustainable capability outcomes.

Key duties include:

• Managing resources, workflows and business outcomes.
• Providing clear communication, setting performance standards and developing people.
• Ensuring the timely and accurate completion of work and mentoring staff.
• Delivering logistics management strategies and plans.
• Developing and implementing logistics policies, procedures and processes.
• Reviewing and reporting on logistics performance.
• Providing logistics management advice to stakeholders.
• Building and sustaining stakeholder relationships.

About our Team

Directorate of Navy Logistics Capability within Navy Logistics Branch, provides strategic advice to delivery organisations and assurance to capability operators, for the design of capability support and logistics systems. The Directorate is involved in a number of large, complex programmes and projects both within the Royal Australian Navy and the broader Australian Defence Force. Our team is located at Russell Offices in Canberra, ACT.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with an interest in Project Management and Logistics to contribute to Australia’s strategic future. Within the Logistics Management function, the APS 6 Staff Officer is accountable under broad direction to perform complex to very complex logistics management work within an integrated workforce. You will require an in-depth knowledge of legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence’s mission and policy requirements.

As our ideal candidate, you will:

• Exercise sound judgement to provide expert policy advice and contribute to the development, implementation and review of policies and procedures.
• Engage in problem solving, issues management and may coordinate sensitive projects impacting strategic, political or operational outcomes.
• Plan and achieve business outcomes, develop work plans, set performance indicators and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Manage stakeholder relationships, communicate expected outcomes and lead a high-performing, cohesive team.

Eligibility

Security Clearance:

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

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