Base Support Officers and Estate Management & – Department of Defence
📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0769720
- Agency: Department of Defence
- Job Title: Base Support Officers and Estate Management &
- Position Number: SEG/02815/26
- Classification: APS Level 5
- Closing Date: Thursday 11 June 2026
- Job Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
- Location: Bandiana VIC, Fishermans Bend VIC, Melbourne
- Future Merit Locations: Bandiana, Fishermans Bend, Melbourne,
- Salary: $89,841 – $96,829
- Office Arrangement: On Site (Defence is committed to supporting workplace)
About Department of Defence
Defence’s primary mission is to protect Australia and its national interests, promote security and
stability in the world and support the Australian community as directed by the Government.
The South East Zone is one of three zones within the Service Delivery Division that provide
essential, on-the-ground services and support to Defence personnel around Australia. We enable
Defence personnel to achieve their mission through delivery of excellent services on Defence
Bases and we play a role in helping the Government achieve its strategic objectives.
One of the best things about our team is the variety of our work; every day is different, with new
challenges to solve and interesting work crossing our desks. To achieve the level of service
delivery needed, we work collaboratively with our Defence colleagues and industry partners. Our
team works with representatives from industry to foster creativity and explore ideas that improve
service delivery for Defence bases.
Our Ideal Candidate
We are seeking adaptable, solutions focused individuals who remain calm under pressure and
demonstrate a strong customer service mindset. A quick thinker, capable of working
collaboratively across a range of military, civilian, and contractor stakeholders, while also taking
ownership of your responsibilities. The ideal candidate is proactive in managing risks and safety,
comfortable in an operational environment, and ready to respond effectively to incidents or
emerging issues.
Successful applicants will have a proven ability to achieve organisational goals while contributing
to a high performance service delivery culture. You will bring well developed communication,
organisation, and negotiation skills, along with the ability to influence stakeholders and adapt
positively to change. Strong prioritisation skills and the ability to interpret policy into practical
outcomes are essential. Most importantly, we are seeking someone with a positive attitude, strong
team focus, and the ability to navigate the stresses of a busy role with good humour.
Duties
- The Role
- We are seeking dynamic, solutions focused individuals to join our high performing teams as Base
- Support Officers and Estate Management & Planning Officers, roles central to keeping Defence
- sites safe, secure, and effective. As a Base Support Officer, you will excel in stakeholder
- engagement, anticipate and coordinate base services, and support facilities maintenance, asset
- improvement, and operational integration. You will build strong relationships across military,
- civilian, and contractor groups, contributing to infrastructure management, safety, security, and
- emergency response while supporting daily operations and planning programs.
- As an Estate Management and Planning Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring the Defence
- estate is planned, managed, and maintained to meet safety, compliance, and sustainability
- requirements. You will support infrastructure projects, advise on risks and future needs, contribute
- to planning frameworks, and work with contractors and planners to deliver strategic estate
- outcomes in a collaborative environment.
Eligibility / Notes
- Security Clearance:
- Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Baseline Vetting ”.
How to Apply
Position Contact Yvonne Wantling, 02 6053 2007
Agency Recruitment Site https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=2CCBAA91-81D9-85A3-A7BB-ECF10F9E
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