Logistics Officer

Description:

The key duties of the position include
The Role
The APS 5 Logistics Officer supports the logistics function at Richmond Health Centre - RAAF Richmond and is accountable under limited direction to perform and achieve complex logistics inventory and asset management within an integrated workforce. They are accountable to have and maintain a well-developed understanding of and compliance to relevant legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence's mission and policy requirements.
An APS 5 Logistics Officer will be accountable for organising their workflow and making independent decisions relating to their area of responsibility. They will interpret and provide advice within the Logistics Management function area based on legislation, policy and procedures. They will undertake technical research and analysis, conduct reviews, assessment and perform procedural, clerical and administrative support work to achieve results.
The APS 5 Logistics Officer is responsible for logistics related governance, and inventory management activities in accordance with the Electronic Supply Chain Manual. They also need to coordinate inventory management using Defence information management systems, provide responses to correspondence, briefs and reports on logistics inventory management activities, and use their knowledge to provide advice on logistics inventory management to various stakeholders.
About our Team
Joint Health Command (JHC) is responsible for the delivery of military medicine and joint healthcare services to over 70,000 Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel. JHC is also responsible for the health preparedness of ADF personnel for operations, and the coordination of health units for deployment in support of operations.
The APS 5 Logistics Officer position is part of Joint Health Unit - Northern New South Wales within JHC and is based at Richmond Health Centre, RAAF Richmond. The APS 5 Logistics Officer will allocate work, resources and tasks and set work area priorities to meet set outcomes. The position reports to the Practice Manager and Health Centre Manager. Working in a truly blended workforce of military, APS and contracted staff the ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy working collaboratively and collegiately to generate excellent health care results.
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will have previous experience in a logistics role. They will be able to share information, monitor work practices, set work priorities and have demonstrated experience in developing local logistics procedures. They will be able to work both autonomously and as part of a team.
The APS 5 Logistics Officer will have excellent stakeholder management skills and will be required to communicate with, respond and provide advice to a range of stakeholders on moderately complex operational and administrative issues to achieve work unit and Defence outcomes. They will be accountable to contribute towards ongoing self-improvement and professional development.