Commissioned Defence Force Officers

Commissioned Defence Force Officers provide high level management to support the running of organisational units within the Australian Defence Force.

What the job involves

  • Establishes administrative and operational procedures by taking account of the organisation's operating environment
  • Makes policy decisions and accepts responsibility for operations, performance of staff, achievement of targets and adherence to budgets, standards and procedures
  • Establishes lines of control and delegates responsibilities to subordinate staff
  • Represents the organisation in dealings with other organisations and the public
  • Controls the collection and interpretation of management information to monitor performance
  • Controls the use of, and accounting for, the assets and facilities of the organisation
  • Prepares budgets and other management plans
  • Prepares reports, authorises the release of information, and handles public relations activities