Occupation

121232 Defence Force Senior Officer

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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2024, Version 1.0

121232 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.

This occupation includes the following ranks:

  • Navy: Admiral, Vice Admiral, Rear Admiral, Commodore, Captain
  • Army: General, Lieutenant General, Major General, Brigadier, Colonel
  • Air Force: Air Chief Marshal, Air Marshal, Air Vice-Marshal, Air Commodore, Group Captain.

Skill level: 1

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