Workforce Officer – Department of Defence
📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0769895
- Agency: Department of Defence
- Job Title: Workforce Officer
- Position Number: JCG/03048/26
- Classification: APS Level 5
- Closing Date: Wednesday 17 June 2026
- Job Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
- Location: Campbell ACT
- Future Merit Locations: Campbell
- Salary: $89,841 – $96,829
- Office Arrangement: On Site (Defence is committed to supporting workplace)
About Department of Defence
Joint Logistics Command (JLC) is an integrated workforce comprised of Australian Defence Force
(ADF), Australian Public Service (APS) staff and industry partners, with a presence at over 25
sites nationally. JLC provides a coordinated, theatre logistics capability to the ADF.
Within the JLC Headquarters (HQ), effective workforce planning and management plays a vital
role in resourcing the Command, enabling Branches to stay focused on delivering operational
outcomes for the Department. The HQ Workforce Team assists both ADF and APS personnel,
supporting the growth and future needs of an integrated force capable of meeting Australia’s
rapidly changing strategic requirements.
Our Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have the following attributes:
Demonstrated HR experience, or the ability to learn and develop HR, workforce planning,
and management skills quickly.
Strong communication skills.
Advanced Excel skills and an ability to develop, interpret, and deliver high quality workforce
reporting.
Be a collaborative team player who contributes positively to the team culture.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Effective time management including the ability to adapt well to shifting priorities and work
demands.
Duties
- The Role
- The HQ APS 5 Workforce Officer role is responsible for:
- Whole of Command workforce management for ADF and APS personnel;
- Human Resources (HR) coordination to achieve Command organisational outcomes;
- Providing specialist HR advice, including the interpretation of legislation, Defence policy and
- procedures; and
- Providing general administrative support.
- The role requires effective engagement with a broad range of stakeholders to identify issues,
- respond appropriately, and provide advice that supports Defence and JLC outcomes.
- Duty Statement
- Provide specialist HR advice on ADF and APS workforce management.
- Apply expertise and knowledge relating to APS and ADF establishment management.
- Assist with APS and ADF workforce data collection and reporting.
- Assist in the development of workforce plans and Command processes to ensure the JLC
- meets its current and future workforce requirements.
- Oversee the JLC HQ’s Reserve Management, including Reserve budget activities.
- Work collaboratively in a team environment, whilst actively contributing to a productive and
- positive team culture.
- Prioritise work effectively, resolve problems, and adjust priorities and tasks to improve
- efficiency and achieve positive outcomes.
Eligibility / Notes
- Security Clearance:
- Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 1”.
How to Apply
Position Contact JLC HQ Workforce, 02 6132 7762
Agency Recruitment Site https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=6A771E17-1FA3-46DE-4E39-ECF2B14D0
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that the names of successful applicants will also be notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette
applicants found suitable may be offered similar employment opportunities by other Australian Public Service agencies
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