Joint Movements & Travel Specialist (Defense)

Joint Movements & Travel Specialist (Defence)
Impact a better future

At Serco, we bring together the right people, technology, and partners to deliver innovative solutions that impact a better future.

We have been operating in the Middle East since 1947 and have a profound understanding of the region.

With over 4,500 colleagues here, we support governments across defence, space, transport, emergency services, justice and migration, and other vital public services. Our core capabilities span service design and advisory, customer experience, complex programme management, systems integration, and asset and facilities management, alongside environmental and case management services.

Guided by our unique service model, we work together with clients and partners to achieve long-term visions and tackle some of the world’s most complex challenges.

Your Opportunity  

The Contract Specialist / Joint Movements & Travel Specialist will provide administrative and operational support to the contract across a range of services. These include administering and coordinating accommodation arrangements and travel movements for Australian Defence Force personnel at Al Minhad Air Base (e.g., in-country relocations, scheduled leave, etc.), as well as assisting in the delivery of Base Pass operations. Responsibilities include preparing and administering applications and replacements for all identification cards, generating reports, managing email correspondence, scheduling appointments, and performing other related administrative duties. As this position requires an AGSVA Security Clearance at a minimum level of NV1, the role will also involve assisting with escort duties for non-cleared personnel when required.

Key Accountabilities

• Coordinate the movement tasks in support of minor operations in the Middle East region;

• Provide advice and conduct liaison with the supported ADF units and coalition forces on movement related requirements;

• Coordinate transportation as required;

• Provide advice and assistance to ADF units on the preparation of personnel scheduled to travel;

• Coordinate the physical movement of cargo to be shipped on the scheduled ADF flight from Al Minhad Airbase;

• Report all personnel and cargo movements in accordance with the relevant ADF SOP’s;

• Provide assistance in the provision for the services of a Pass Office to prepare and administer the application/replacement of all Identification Cards, report generation, email correspondence, appointments etc.

• Coordinate between the customer and the Serco Accommodation team to ensure all incoming and departing members accommodations are organised. .

• Carry out escort tasks as required to ensure and maintain the protection of ADF assets and Information

• Carry out any other necessary and reasonable duties as requested by the Contract Specialist  Lead or the Fire & Security Manager to ensure service delivery.

Specific Requirements

• 3 years minimum administrative experience in a fast paced operations environment

• Previous experience working in a base operations environment is preferable;

• Committed to providing services that promote the wellbeing of all ADF and Serco personnel

• Strong, positive Security mindset with knowledge of AGSVA Security Clearance holder requirements.

• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team environment

• Possess a current Australian Federal Security Clearance (minimum requirement - Negative vetting level 1) issued by the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA)

• Possess a current valid Australian drivers’ licence (in order to obtain UAE driving licence)

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