Executive Assistant DGDFR
Australian Department of Defence
Posted 3 days ago
The Role
Executive Assistant (EA) to Director General Defence Force Recruiting (DGDFR) will be accountable for organising their workflow, making decisions within their defined area of responsibility and will seek guidance when required. They will provide administrative support that is informed and directed by their knowledge of the administration function. They may undertake some research and analysis activities.
About our Team
DFR is a public-private collaboration between Defence and a recruiting company and provides recruiting services to the Australian Defence Force in accordance with standards and policies set by the Navy, Army and Air Force.
Recruiting services are delivered using a mix of military, APS and contractor staff operating in a high energy, multi-vendor environment which is responsible for directly delivering capability to the Australian Defence Force.
Our Ideal Candidate
EA to DG DFR will be required to communicate with, respond and provide advice to a range of stakeholders on moderately complex administrative issues.
The ideal candidate will be expected to perform the following:
- Managing DGDFR Diary (Outlook)-including all incoming and outgoing meeting engagements/invitations.
- Knowledge management for DGDFR utilising the Defence Records Management System, Objective.
- Booking and coordination of domestic travel.
- Preparation of event/travel briefs.
- Replying to event invitations on behalf of DGDFR.
Application Closing Date: Sunday 4 May 2025
For further information please review the job information pack, reference DPG/03351/25 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=16F7678D-D498-5368-9532-E3BF6051FB63
About Australian Department of Defence
Role
The primary role of Defence is to defend Australia against armed attack.
Australia's defence policy is founded on the principle of self-reliance in the direct defence of Australia, but with a capacity to do more where there are shared interests with partners and allies.
Strategic Direction
The Defence White Paper was released on 25 February 2016 together with an Integrated Investment Program and Defence Industry Policy Statement.
Defence White Papers are the Government's most important guidance about Australia's long-term defence capability. They provide an opportunity for the Government and community to understand the the opportunities and challenges for Australia's future defence and security needs.
The White Paper provides a strategy aligned with capability and resources to deliver a future force that is more capable, agile and potent and ready to respond to future challenges.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
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