Australian Department of Defence – Garden Island NSW

1d ago , from Australian Department of Defence

- $99,733 - $112,431 + up to 15.4% Superannuation

The Role

Within the Administration function, an APS 6 Administration Officer is accountable under broad direction to perform and achieve complex procedural, operational, administrative and business support work within an integrated workforce. They are accountable to ensure they have knowledge of and compliance with legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence’s mission and policy requirements.

An APS 6 Administration Officer will work independently with the opportunity for reasonable autonomy and accountability for the achievement of outcomes of their work. They will exercise both initiative and judgement in the interpretation of policy and in the application of practices and procedures. They will provide detailed administration, professional and policy advice in relation to complex work and contribute to strategic planning, program and project management and policy development.

An APS 6 Administration Officer may be a team coach or lead a team and be accountable to set work priorities and manage workflows. They are expected to be capable of building team capability through coaching, feedback and developing the quality of work undertaken by others within a work unit. They may exercise the associated people and financial responsibilities to achieve work unit outcomes.

An APS 6 Administration Officer will have considerable level of stakeholder engagement and will liaise with stakeholders in relation to complex issues. They will be required to identify,



anticipate and respond to stakeholders’ needs and expectations to achieve work unit and Defence outcomes. They will be accountable to contribute towards ongoing self-improvement and professional development.

About our Team

The ideal candidate for the APS 6 Administration Officer role in Maritime Sustainment Division (MSD) is a high-performing, proactive administrative professional who thrives in fast paced, complex environments undergoing significant transformation.

They demonstrate a strong alignment with Defence values and actively contribute to an inclusive, collaborative culture. They bring substantial experience delivering administrative and business support functions, and are able to independently manage complex procedural and operational tasks. They comfortably interpret and apply legislation, policies, governance frameworks and organisational priorities, ensuring advice and outputs are accurate, compliant and support MSD’s evolving enterprise needs.

Supporting MSD’s transition to the Maritime Sustainment Model, the ideal candidate is adaptable, solutions-focused and comfortable navigating change. They identify risks, exercise sound judgement, progress work proactively and provide guidance on more complex matters. They are an excellent communicator who builds and sustains effective relationships across Defence and industry.



They engage confidently and professionally to negotiate outcomes, resolve issues and support business objectives. Their approach is team-oriented, mature and grounded in sound judgement.

With strong critical thinking and organisational skills, the ideal candidate contributes to the development and continuous improvement of administrative and operational processes. They demonstrate accountability, initiative and a commitment to continuous improvement in support of Defence capability. The ideal candidate values MSD’s flexible and supportive culture, contributes positively to team wellbeing and performance, and takes ownership of their professional development while supporting the growth of others.

Our Ideal Candidate

Maritime Sustainment Division (MSD) operates within the Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Group delivering in-service support to Navy and Army along with delivering new capability to Government. MSD is embarking on transformational change to establish the Maritime Sustainment Model and ensure the organisation is able to respond to emerging demands and strategic priorities. The ACSSPO team sits within MSD and delivers amphibious capability to the Navy.

The team consists of ADF, APS and contracted personnel covering a range of disciplines including engineering and technical, logistics, corporate performance and decision support. The team values teamwork, mutual respect and continuous improvement.

Defence is committed to recruiting the right people, in the right jobs, at the right time - whether it is creating, acquiring or delivering Defence capability. Our greatest asset is our people.

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📌 APS 6 - Business Operations Officer (New South Wales)
🏢 Australian Department Of Defence
📍 New South Wales