The key duties of the position include The Role The EL 1 Business Manager plays a critical role in leading teams that manage human, financial and information resources to achieve strategic and operational objectives within Defence. Responsibilities include setting priorities, managing workflows, and ensuring compliance with legislation, Defence policies, and procedures. The role involves planning and coordinating complex administrative, business, and project activities, evaluating initiatives, and implementing effective practices. You will use high-level analytical and problem-solving skills to assess risks, develop strategies, and influence stakeholders on complex issues. Additionally, the role requires preparing team plans with measurable milestones, guiding decision-making, and driving continuous improvement to meet business objectives. About our Team The Business Manager forms a key part of the Executive Team for Joint Logistics Unit - Victoria, reporting directly to the Commander. The role is responsible and accountable for managing outcomes of a multidisciplinary team. The portfolio includes the management of workplace health safety and environment, information and records management, corporate governance, data analysis and reporting, workforce, facilities, equipment, budget and procurement, and security. Your teams are responsible for supporting multiple sites, complex priorities and a wide range of stakeholders. Our Ideal Candidate The skills we seek in you: Demonstrated leadership ability to provide clear and consistent communication, set performance and behavioural standards, mentor staff, and foster collaboration across work areas and multiple sites. Strong knowledge of legislative frameworks, government processes, and Defence policy. Sound judgment and complex problem-solving skills for sensitive projects with strategic impact. Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) for, planning, reporting briefs for senior leaders and high level correspondence. The ability to set work plans and performance indicators, communicate clear expectations, and drive continuous improvement to build capability, aligning with strategic objectives. Confident stakeholder engagement, including managing expectations and developing collaborative practices to achieve results. Commitment to professional development and effective people management to foster a high-performing, cohesive team. Be an experienced, supportive people leader who can motivate and develop a high performing and accountable team. Exemplary commitment to Defence values.
