The key duties of the position include The Role Reporting to the Assistant Director of Employer Support and Service Protection (ESSP), this position will primarily focus on the Employer Support Payment Scheme with opportunities to expand and apply knowledge in the Reserve Service Protection space. As an APS 6 Administrative Policy Officer, you will be accountable under limited direction to perform and achieve complex procedural, operational administrative and business support work within an integrated workforce. The duties of the role are include but are limited to: Interpret relevant legislation and policies and provide clear, pragmatic advice to internal and external stakeholders. Coordinate administrative and business support activities for the ESSP team, including complex policy, procedural, operational, administrative and business support activities, and managing workflow and resources. Develop objectives for short-term tasks and contribute to team planning to support longer-term initiatives. Support the research and preparation of briefs, submissions, reports and returns relating to the responsibilities of the team and associated issues. Contribute to research and analysis in support of decisions regarding complex issues, long-term planning, policy/legislative review, projects and operational goals relevant to ESSP. About our Team The Australian Defence Force Reserves and Employer Support (ADFRES) directorate resides in the Reserve and Cadet Support Division (RCSD) within Military Personnel Organisation (MPO). ADFRES provides direct support to ADF Reserves, their employers and ADF units. The Directorate comprises four teams: Employer Support and Service Protection (ESSP); National Priority and Planning (NPP); Regional Engagement (RE); and Policy and International Engagement (PIE). The ESSP team is responsible for the facilitation of the Defence Reserve Service (Protection) Act 2001 , which provides protections for both reservists undertaking various forms of Defence service and their civilian employers. The ESSP team is also responsible for the administration of the Employer Support Payment Scheme (ESPS), which provides financial assistance to employers of reservists and to self-employed reservists, when the reservist is absent from their civilian workplace on eligible periods of Defence service. Our Ideal Candidate Our ideal candidate will be a self-starter who can work under broad direction and act relatively independently. Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate how they are able to: Quickly develop an understanding of complex policy, procedural and administrative information and apply the skills, knowledge and experience necessary to resolve issues, provide advice or a service. Manage enquiries into issues, including those that may be complex and sensitive. Navigate difficult and complex situations. Deliver advanced written and verbal communication, analysis and fact-finding skills. Consider and effectively manage competing priorities, driving own workload in support of team goals. Display sound judgement and the ability to identify and advise on risks.
