The key duties of the position include The Role This is a unique opportunity to join the Naval Representative team within Submarines Division. This position will suite someone who thrives in a team dynamic, with an eye for detail who can communicate effectively. The Collins Class Submarine Naval Representative Team is seeking a person with good judgement, adaptability and enthusiasm to work as a project support officer. You will work in a small team in an integrated workforce, providing a range of administrative and business support tasks. You will also support field operations as a Naval Representative understudy. You will be accountable under limited direction to coordinate resources, support the conduct of activities, manage risks and facilitate effective communications within the team and with external partners. Note: The ideal candidate will be able to maintain the corporate knowledge for this permanent position in order to provide continuity for the counterpart RAN position between personnel postings. The successful candidate may be required to undertake work on and be provided with technical information pertaining to defence articles of United States of America (US) origin. In accordance with the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), any applicant who holds, or has previously held, citizenship or permanent residency of a country other than Australia will be required to declare and indicate the country or countries of citizenship or permanent residency. Restrictions on access to defence articles and associated technical data subject to the ITAR by dual national employees may apply. About our Team The Collins Submarine Program within the Naval Shipbuilding & Sustainment Group (NSSG) is responsible for the maintenance and programmed upgrades of Australia's Collins Class Submarines. The Program works in partnership with the Royal Australian Navy and Industry to deliver the strategic submarine capability to the nation. You will have access to generous and attractive working conditions as an Australian Public Servant in Defence. Working for Defence will support you in balancing work life with family and other priorities. You can access a variety of flexible working arrangements, including occasionally working from home and with flexible working hours that are not always nine to five. Information on Defence employees' working conditions, including an attractive remuneration package that may respond to industry variations and a generous superannuation contribution (15.4%), can be sourced from the Defence Enterprise Agreement. If you require further information, please email nssg.submarines.workforcemgt@defence.gov.au Our Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will be able to: Engage with relevant stakeholders and understand their expectations and concerns Work collaboratively and operate as an effective team member Organise their workflow and make independent decisions relating to their area of responsibility Maintain a well-developed understanding of and compliance to relevant legislative framework, government decision-making and Defence's mission and policy requirements Contribute towards ongoing self-improvement and professional development Be keen to learn new skills relating to submarine maintenance and administration
