The key duties of the position include: The Role The APS6 Business Operations Manager (BOM) for the Directorate of Operations and Training Area Management (DOTAM) NT/WA reports to the Regional DOTAM NT/WA (Army LTCOL). The BOM is a subject matter expert whose core responsibilities include financial/budget management, travel and procurement administration, logistics support, ADF personnel administration support, security officer duties, Objective file management, and corporate governance and compliance duties, in support of DOTAM NT/WA functions and staff. About our Team DOTAM is a national organisation within Security and Estate Group (SEG). Working closely with the ADF Services, HQ JOC, Base Services Contractors and other areas of SEG, DOTAM’s three main functions in support of Defence capability include: Defence and non-Defence training area management, Delivery of Defence Estate bushfire mitigation, Coordination of Defence Assistance to the Civil Community, Defence Force Aid to the Civil Authority and ADF ceremonial support The national DOTAM team is an integrated environment comprising of approximately 280 ADF, APS and contractor personnel. DOTAM comprises four regions; QLD, NSW/ACT, VIC/TAS/SA, NT/WA. DOTAM HQ is based in Campbell Park, Canberra and is headed by Director DOTAM (Army COL). Each region is headed by a Regional DOTAM (Army LTCOL), supported by an APS6 BOM working with regional DOTAM staff and DOTAM HQ. DOTAM NT/WA consists of a dispersed team of 38 full and part-time ADF members in Darwin and Perth, and approximately 34 contracted staff on training areas. Our Ideal Candidate Our ideal candidate will be a high performing individual with demonstrated experience relevant to the role: Develop and manage Routine Orders, Business Procedures and any other Standard Operating Procedures relevant to DOTAM NT/WA business functions, ensuring knowledge and compliance by DOTAM NT/WA staff. Develop and manage the DOTAM NT/WA budget and relevant expenditure registers, conduct PGPA Sec23 Finance Delegations, provide procurement support and finance-related guidance to DOTAM NT/WA staff Provide general and personnel administration, and logistics support relevant to DOTAM NT/WA functions and staff requirements. Maintain a fit-for-purpose and compliant Objective file structure, staff practices, knowledge and compliance consistent with Defence / DOTAM requirements. Complete business operations compliance audits IAW relevant policy and procedures; record, report and rectify any identified irregularities and non-compliances. Undertake Unit security officer (USO) functions. Maintain stakeholder relationships to achieve business goals, including effective collaboration with other regional DOTAM BOMs and DOTAM HQ Operations Support. Eligibility Security Clearance Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 1”. Getting to know the Department of Defence The Department of Defence employs around 18,000 Australian Public Service (APS) employees. Defence APS employees work in a wide variety of critical roles, Australia wide, enabling our three services Navy, Army and Air Force, to do their job. Defence has a range of Australian Public Service (APS) career opportunities that offer interesting, challenging, and unique work. Our workforce includes administrative support, accountants, intelligence analysts, engineers, policy advisors, graphic designers, lawyers, social workers, IT specialists and contract managers to name a few. We offer a rewarding career that includes professional development, work-life balance, recognition, a flexible and supportive work environment and a diverse workforce. To find out more about a career with Defence please visit https://www.defence.gov.au/jobs-careers
