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149231 · OSCA 2024

Commissioned Defence Force Officer

Classification
Occupation
Skill level
1
Major group
Managers

Classification

Major group
1Managers

Description

Provides high level management to support the running of an organisational unit within the Australian Defence Force.

Specialisations

  • Artillery Officer (Army)
  • General Service Officer (Army)
  • Infantry Officer (Army)
  • Military Police Officer

Unit group

1492 · Commissioned Officers (Management)

Description

Provide high level management to support the running of organisational, geographical and operational units and sections within the defence forces and fire and police services.

Skill level

Occupation skill level 1

Australia

1

Tasks

Tasks include

  • Establishes administrative and operational procedures by considering the operating environment of the Defence Force
  • Makes policy decisions and accepts responsibility for Defence operations, staff performance and achievement of targets, and adheres to budgets, standards and procedures
  • Establishes lines of control and delegates responsibilities to subordinate Defence Force staff
  • Coordinates and facilitates the development of strategic plans and objectives for organisational units within the Defence Force
  • Liaises with other officers and external stakeholders to coordinate activities and achieve objectives
  • Represents the Defence Force at unit meetings, briefings and other official engagements

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