The Role

Your career is limitless as a public servant in Defence. With over 16,000 civilians, Defence offers dynamic public service careers across our diverse and unique internal groups and agencies. Base Managers are employed Australia-wide, enabling our three services Army, Navy and Air Force to do their job.

Our Bases vary significantly depending on the Services that they support. As a Base Manager, you will build strong relationships with various military, civilian and contractor stakeholders with a shared focus on the sustainable management of the Base to support operational, training and other specialist functions.

It is an exciting role and environment, where no two days are the same, but on a typical day as a Base Manager, you will:

• Lead an integrated service delivery team responsible for overseeing the delivery of high quality services that enable Defence capability.
• Be in a high tempo leadership role with considerable independence and responsibility to engage with a wide and diverse range of stakeholders in order to achieve service delivery outcomes.
• Work closely with industry partners focusing on Defence projects and estate outcomes.
• Ensuring Base Security, WHS, and Emergency Management procedures comply with relevant standards.
• Participate in fora providing input into operational support of base activities.
• You will assist, where required, Defence’s aid to the civil community in times of crisis.

If you are looking for an exciting and dynamic workplace, a Base Manager role may be the perfect opportunity for you!

About our Team

At Security and Estate Group (SEG), we are not just a team - we are a family of passionate and dedicated professionals committed to protecting and advancing Defence's strategic interests. As part of the Associate Secretary Group, we are responsible for managing security clearances, the Defence industry security program, and providing security training and awareness. The South East Zone (SEZ) is a branch of the Service Delivery Division within the Defence Security and Estate Group (SEG).

SEZ provides essential, on-the-ground services and support to Defence personnel at locations across the Riverina, Victoria and Tasmania. Base Management Teams are responsible for effectively securing, managing and maintaining Defence Bases across Australia. This work is a critical business enabler of Defence capabilities, prioritising base resources and ensuring service delivery standards across the Defence estate.

You will be part of a proactive and dynamic team that is trusted and proven, contributing to a positive service delivery culture. If you are looking for an opportunity to make a real difference and contribute to a high-performance team, then SEG is the place for you. Join us today and be a part of something great!

Our Ideal Candidate

Successful candidates will have a proven record of achieving organisational goals whilst contributing to a high-performance service delivery culture.

The skills that we seek in you:

• Demonstrated people leadership or team management experience in an operational or service delivery environment.
• Highly developed communication, organisation and negotiation skills with the ability to influence a broad range of stakeholders.
• Is able to confidently work collaboratively with various military, civilian and contractor stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to think critically, identify issues and drive continuous improvement activities.
• The ability to research policy and procedure and determine practical outcomes that achieve objectives.
• Proven experience in providing detailed professional and policy advice about complex work.
• Proven experience identifying and anticipating stakeholders' needs and expectations to achieve outcomes.
• The ability to forward-plan a workload and the agility to re-prioritise at short notice.

In turn, we:

• Provide a competitive salary that increases over time as part of the Defence Enterprise Collective Agreement and performance processes.
• Support your future by contributing 15.4% Superannuation, well above the national mandate of 12%.
• Provide flexible working policies including: work hours, work days, full and part time employment options.
• Offer a diverse range of funded development opportunities to help your professional growth.
• Provide generous leave opportunities including annual leave, sick/carers leave, one additional day per year as part of the Defence Enterprise Collective Agreement and access to additional leave during Christmas stand down.
• Access to a number of Health, Wellbeing, Diversity and Inclusion networks.
• Offer Salary sacrifice options.
• Offer Recognition and Reward programs.

If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking to make a real impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team and be a part of something great!

Application Closing Date: Monday 21 July 2025

For further information please review the job information pack, reference SEG/04690/25 on www.defence.gov.au/apscareers.