Defence Force Senior Officers manage organisational units of the Australian Defence Force through subordinate officers.
Overview
Defence Force Senior Officers manage organisational units of the Australian Defence Force through subordinate officers.
Day-to-day
provides strategic direction and management, directs subordinates to meet objectives, achieve specific goals
plans manoeuvres, policy and ensures set standards are meet
consults with immediate subordinates and fellow defence heads (where appropriate) on such matters as methods of operation, equipment required and personnel
studies and analyses relevant data, reviews recommendations and reports, takes responsibility for preparation and presentation of information to the appropriate arms of military forces
decides or approves senior (and/or other) appointments
authorises missions, along with government approval
represents military arm at conferences, negotiations, official occasions, and liaises with other organisations.
