ANZSCO 111212
Defence Force Senior Officer
Plans, organises, directs, controls and reviews the strategic direction, day-to-day operations, and major functions of organisational units of the Australian Defence Force through subordinate officers.
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Main tasks
- Provides strategic direction and management, and develops operational plans for the Defence Force
- Consults with other senior officers and directs subordinate officers to organise and coordinate the deployment of personnel and resources for Defence Force operations
- Assesses situations, reviews recommendations and reports, and responds accordingly by issuing commands and directives to subordinate officers
- Reviews and evaluates the performance of subordinate officers and Defence Force units, and directs and oversees the training and development of personnel
- Decides or approves Defence Force appointments
- Represents the Defence Force at negotiations and official events or engagements, and liaises with external stakeholders
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