Description:
The key duties of the position include
The Role
The APS 6 Explosive Ordnance (EO) Assurance Officer is to lead and conduct complex EO assurance activities within prescribed geographical regions. They will work within a framework of statutory and regulatory compliance, established safety principles, work practices and procedures in accordance with Defence's mission and business objectives.
Your role is embedded within Defence's Explosive Safety Regulatory Framework (ERSF) and is to assist Defence units to understand and comply with the governance requirements of managing EO transportation, handling and storage activities. Travel will be expected within the region and more extensively to support other Assurance Officers nationally. You will routinely interact with a broad range of stakeholders including APS and ADF personnel, as well as contractors/service delivery partners to achieve EO assurance.
Building effective relationships with all EO stakeholders within Defence is critical. Additionally, this position will draft detailed briefs and reports that capture EO assurance activity outcomes, systemic issues, and if required outline corrective action pathways for issue remediation.
The Workplace Environment will involve:
- Computer Use.
- Generic screen based.
- Sitting at desk.
- Lifting 0-15kg.
- Bending.
- Distance walking (i.e. large building or inter-building transit).
- Works outdoors.
- Exposure to chemicals.
- Work with energetics and explosives.
- Exposure to Non-ionising radiation.
- Dangerous Goods/ Equipment.
- Frequent travel - Vehicle.
- Frequent travel - Aeroplane.
About our Team
Joint Explosive Ordnance Support (JEOS) is a mixed military and civilian organisation, and an integral part of Explosive Ordnance Branch, Joint Logistics Command. JEOS is responsible for the provision of detailed Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), Explosive Ordnance (EO) Assurance, EO technical advice, and logistic support to meet the Defence EO assurance and governance policies. JEOS supports a range of ADF activities and provides EO assurance on behalf of the Competent Authority.
JEOS currently provides detailed EO logistic support to numerous EO user units who require differing levels of technical engagement and support to meet the Defence EO assurance and governance policies. As most EO user units do not have access to local EO specialists, they rely on JEOS for continual support and guidance.
Our Ideal Candidate
We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic and collaborative Assurance Officer who has:
- A background in governance and assurance (highly desirable).
- A background in explosives/explosive ordnance safety and inventory management systems (highly desirable).
- An ability to work within the framework of an assurance program, statutory and regulatory compliance and safe work practices and procedures.
- Demonstrated time management skills and displays attention to detail.
- Good written, verbal, negotiation and communication skills with the confidence to engage with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and external to Defence, to achieve desired outcomes.
- A proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- The ability to work both individually and with others within a small dynamic and dedicated team of EO specialists.
25 Apr 2025;
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