APS 6 - Logistics Policy and Doctrine Officer

• $95,187 - $108,734 + up to 15.4% Superannuation
• Laverton - VIC

The Role
Within the Directorate of Logistics Systems Sustainment an APS6 Logistics Policy and Doctrine Officer is accountable under limited direction to perform and achieve complex logistics policy work within an integrated workforce. They are accountable to have and maintain a well-developed understanding of and compliance to relevant legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence’s mission and policy requirements.

They will be:

• Accountable for organising their workflow and making independent decisions relating to their area of responsibility. 
• Interpret and provide advice within the Logistics Management function area based on legislation, policy and procedures. 
• Undertake specialist research and analysis, conduct assessment and perform procedural and clerical support work to achieve results.
• Coordinate and contribute to the work of a team consistent to a work plan and provide advice and assistance on methods of task completion to team members. 
• Accountable to set work priorities, allocate work, and manage workflows and performance. 
• Be expected to be capable of reviewing and developing the quality of work undertaken by others and identifying opportunities for on-the-job training within a work unit.
• Be required to engage and communicate with stakeholders to identify, respond and provide advice on issues to achieve work unit and Defence outcomes. 
• Will be accountable to contribute towards ongoing self-improvement and professional development.

Note: The position is located at RAAF Base Williams, Laverton Victoria. Flexible working arrangements in alignment with the Defence Enterprise Collective Agreement 2024 (DECA 2024) will be considered.

About our Team

The APS 6 Logistics Policy and Doctrine Officer will lead a small team undertaking work to Inventory Management, Stocktaking and Warehousing. 

Strong team collaboration and communication skills are desirable for this role as there will be regular engagement with internal and external stakeholders when resolving user issues, followed by generating, implementing and sustaining appropriate and robust procedural guidance as well as providing input to future state processes for the implementation of ERP.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Experience in inventory management, ideally within a Defence or Government environment. 
• Possess excellent verbal and written skills and will be an effective team member.
• Exercise sound decision-making and judgement, engage in complex problem solving and issues management and be responsible for actively managing key stakeholder relationships. 
• You will be keen to take on a challenging but rewarding position that will provide the opportunity to put your skills to use in delivering solutions and outcomes for Defence as we move towards the implementation of ERP.
  

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