The Role

Do you have experience in an administration or HR environment?

Do you have high-level attention to detail?

Are you interested in joining a dynamic team that delivers exciting, world-leading technology?

The Electromagnetic Warfare Intelligence Maritime Systems Program Office (EWIS-Maritime SPO) is seeking a highly professional, motivated APS5 Business Support Officer to join the team in Russell, ACT. As an APS5 Business Support Officer, you will be an integral part of the Business Management Unit team, collaborating to support the SPO workforce coordination and other administration processes.

The role is integral in facilitating workforce co-ordination and reporting; information management; business process mapping and reviews; administrative support; task management and meeting coordination and drafting governance documentation. The APS 5 Business Support Officer is accountable under limited direction to perform and achieve moderately complex procedural, operational, workforce and business support work within an integrated environment. Strong communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to drive performance through collaborative relationships and strategic planning are essential.

About our Team

EWIS-Maritime SPO currently manages a number of electronic warfare systems fitted to both the surface and sub-surface fleet, such as the Nulka Decoy product and various Sensors and Electronic Attack products in both acquisition and sustainment phases, delivering these capabilities to the Royal Australian Navy.

EWIS-Maritime SPO is widely dispersed across Australia with this position based at Russell, ACT. The successful applicant will participate in an integrated team, including APS, military and contractor staff, to ensure the supported Electronic Warfare capabilities are delivered to the ADF and supported in accordance with operational and compliance requirements, budget, and service agreements.

This role within EWIS-Maritime SPO offers an enthusiastic individual an exciting opportunity to learn key workforce coordination and administrative skills in a Defence environment. The successful candidate will be provided with a supportive team environment and significant professional development opportunities to help progress in their career.

EWIS-Maritime SPO has a demonstrated high performing culture and significantly above average employee satisfaction ratings based on recent Culture and Behaviours surveys. The successful candidate can expect to be challenged in their role and supported by an inclusive and considerate team and leadership group.

Our Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with attention to detail, an ability to follow instructions and processes in accordance with policy, legislation and frameworks. Critical thinking skills, with the ability to be assertive in decision-making and have a positive and inclusive approach to working as a part of a team will enable success in the role. You will undertake and investigate best-fit solutions and perform procedural and business administration support work to achieve results and contribute towards ongoing improvement of work practices.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate:

• An ability to work independently, professionally handling sensitive data and information with experience in the use of Defence systems.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and complete tasks with varying levels of complexity.
• Strong communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to drive performance through collaborative relationships and strategic planning with internal and external stakeholders.
• High-level organisational skills, self-drive and initiative with the ability to influence others to achieve tasks and business objectives.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders and subject matter experts to enable workforce solutions.
• Resolve problems using critical thinking and sound judgment, taking the initiative to identify alternative courses of action.
• Facilitate and plan resourcing/recruitment (APS staff, ADF reserves) activities to meet specific strategic goals.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 20 July 2025

For further information please review the job information pack, reference CASG/05313/25 on www.defence.gov.au/apscareers.