Defence Force Senior Officer

Description

Plans, organises, directs, controls and reviews the strategic direction, day-to-day operations, and major functions of organisational units of the Australian Defence Force through subordinate officers.

Description

Plan, organise, direct, control and review the strategic directions, day-to-day operations and major functions of commercial, industrial, government and defence organisations through departmental managers and subordinate executives and officers.

Tasks include

• Provides strategic direction and management, and develops operational plans for the Defence Force
• Consults with other senior officers and directs subordinate officers to organise and coordinate the deployment of personnel and resources for Defence Force operations
• Assesses situations, reviews recommendations and reports, and responds accordingly by issuing commands and directives to subordinate officers
• Reviews and evaluates the performance of subordinate officers and Defence Force units, and directs and oversees the training and development of personnel
• Decides or approves Defence Force appointments
• Represents the Defence Force at negotiations and official events or engagements, and liaises with external stakeholders