Australian GovernmentStudy Australia

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