The key duties of the position include The Role The 2nd (Australian) Division Welfare Officer is responsible for the governance of health and wellbeing activities in direct support of Army capabilities. The Division Welfare Officer is to use their skills, knowledge and experience to provide advice and services for a range of complex corporate, administration and business activities. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Delivering the 2nd (Australian) Division welfare plan across the brigades and direct command units; Overseeing the management of medallic recognition and commendations across the Division; Performing tasks that support the delivery of welfare outcomes across the Division and; Independently identifying and interpreting relevant legislation, policies, strategies, business and team requirements and applying these to the work area. About our Team The Headquarters commands both the Army's 2nd (Australian) Division (2 (AS) DIV) which consists of approximately 11,000 soldiers, and Joint Task Force 629 (JTF 629), which is responsible for leading domestic operations. The G1 (Personnel) Branch is the hub of all personnel management and administration for the command. It is a dynamic and often changing environment which deals with recruiting, retention, APS workforce management, personnel policy and advice for the command. It has frequent contact with the brigades and units within the division as well as dealing with Army HQ, Defence Force Recruiting and other external stakeholders. Our Ideal Candidate A successful candidate would be adaptable in their approach to work with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving. They would work well in a small team environment and be comfortable dealing with a vast array of external stakeholders. They would have a strong understanding or ability to develop an understanding of relevant policies and IT systems. They would have a willingness to learn.
