Installation Fleet and Family Readiness Director Job in Perth, Australia

Vacancy No. FFR25-0360 Department Commander, Navy Installations
Salary $90,025.00 to $117,034.00 Grade 5 to 5
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 5/23/2025 Close Date 6/6/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Perth, Australia


Summary

This position will be located in Rockingham, Western Australia. This position, along with other NSA Stirling shore support functions, will operate from a facility within the Rockingham community situated approximately 15 minutes from the Australian Navy installation, HMAS Stirling, located on Garden Island. PLEASE REVIEW THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SECTION FOR MORE DETAILS ON THE POSITION.

Duties

Business Management duties comprise 80% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to:
- Develops FFR master plan that addresses overall program scope to include three primary subfunctional program areas: Mission Sustaining Programs, Community Support Activities, and Business Activities.
- Provides leadership for the FFR program. Implements and ensures compliance with policies, directives, inspection criteria, and guidance from the command; headquarters; Department of the Navy (DON); and Department of Defense (DoD).
- Develops operating criteria and techniques for stimulating and maintaining interest in all customer service activity areas.
- Ensures the efficient execution of departmental long-range plans into the installation planning, programming, and budget execution process.
- Serves as primary QOL/QOS advisor to the Officer in Charge (OIC)/Commanding Officer (CO) for matters pertaining to issues such as status/availability of funds, programs, projects, and/or services.
- Plans for and budgets available appropriated (APF), and non-appropriated (NAF) supported funds to optimize revenue while reducing expenses.
- Develops and implements new and advanced business strategies to achieve organizational goals and increase revenue-generating program profitability and effectiveness.
- Coordinates with Region N9 program managers to facilitate support services, resourcing, (e.g., POM, budget, allocation and distribution), oversight, inspections, audits and coordinating data calls from higher authority.
- Reviews, designs, and develops program budgets and operational funding requests. Budgets, allocates, and monitors funds to accomplish specific program goals and objectives.
- Prepares and updates a comprehensive out-year budget and capitalization plan for all FFR activities and facilities.
- Identifies and updates facilities' improvement programs and associated budgets. Advocates for projects and ensures familiarity with all steps of the project planning and approval process. Coordinates with Region and installation leadership on developing business case analyses and project justifications.
- Ensures short and long-range financial performance plans are accomplished through regular analysis of financial assets and liabilities. Reviews monthly operating statements and keeps the Regional Program Managers apprised of budget deviations and/or less than satisfactory operating
results.
- Continuously evaluates management procedures and departmental programs by analysis of financial plans, market survey results, program participation, interviews, and other analytical methods that clarify data for decision making.
- Identifies needs and desires and determines feasibility of providing services that meet or exceed business objectives.
- Performs or supervises vulnerability assessments, and coordinates fiscal, security, and safety reviews.
- Implements processes for the timely completion of inspections, inspection reports and follow up actions and reports. Develops draft command responses to inspection and audit reports and proposes procedures for corrective actions. Appraises the adequacy of actions taken by subordinates to correct deficient conditions.
- Plans, trains, and communicates emergency management plans for area of responsibility.
- Coordinates N9 mass care response efforts on the installation and collaborates with community resource providers to assist with recovery efforts.
- Coordinates details of QOL activities with members of the installation and local civilian community, as appropriate, and attends off-site conferences and meetings.
- Reviews appropriate trade and other technical publications to stay current in the developments in the professional fields associated with QOL/QOS services.

Supervisory duties comprise 20% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to:
- Directs work to be accomplished by a workforce of both NAF and APF employees and provides second level supervision to employees; and acts as Senior Rating Official for FFR activity managers at the installation.
- For installations with military personnel working within FFR programs, may serve as military department head supervising military staff, evaluating performance, and resolving concerns.
- Assigns work based on priorities, difficulty and requirements of assignments, and staff capabilities.
- Conducts annual performance reviews of staff.
- Participates in section staffing decisions.
- Ensures staff receives proper training to fulfill requirements of their positions.
- Addresses potential disciplinary and/or performance issues timely and takes appropriate, corrective action(s) as necessary.
- Supports CNIC's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Work is primarily sedentary in nature.
  • Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
  • Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 23 March 2006.
  • Position is Ad Hoc/situational telework eligible.

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of Navy QOL and QOS program goals, principles, techniques, and procedures.
  • Knowledge of business management practices required to manage QOL and QOS activities.
  • Knowledge of laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to the administration of Navy FFR programs.
  • Knowledge of CNIC's organizational structure, functions, and mission.
  • Knowledge of QOL and QOS initiatives to retain or experiment with new theories and applications which are responsive to a rapidly changing/operating social environment.
  • Knowledge of planning, programming, and budgeting regulations, guidelines, and process.
  • Knowledge of Federal financial source management including APF and NAF.
  • Knowledge of financial management including budgeting, cost and profitability analysis, internal controls, audit systems, procurement, cost controls, and performance tracking.
  • Knowledge of and ability to conduct/direct program analysis and research efforts.
  • Knowledge of and ability to apply quality management concepts.
  • Knowledge of and ability to develop comprehensive and integrated strategic and capitalization plans.
  • Skill in planning, organizing, and directing QOL and QOS programs.
  • Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
  • Ability to perform the full range of supervisory duties.
  • Ability to utilize analysis in developing information to formulate decisions for complex management actions.
  • Ability to utilize complex information to base decisions that improves the program and community.
  • Ability to utilize leadership skills to develop and maintain a large workforce into a cohesive group committed to quality programs and product delivery to customers.
  • Ability to direct solutions to complex short and long-term problems, applying logic, and economic factors.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with senior leadership, peers, staff, and customers.

Education

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

  • Rockingham is located in Western Australia, a suburb of Perth, Australia.
  • This is not a traditional Installation N9 role; the U.S. will not maintain a physical installation in the area.
  • The successful candidate will play a critical role in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with partners from the Australian Defense Force and the local community.
  • Prospective candidates should be aware that the U.S. Navy is required to receive authorization to PCS employees to Western Australia for the establishment of Submarine Rotational Force-West (SRF-W), as part of phase 1 of the trilateral AUKUS initiative. This position may be subject to further approval prior to the selectee executing a PCS move.
  • The Secretary of Defense has ordered a department-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the DoD hiring freeze. Offers of employment related to this vacancy announcement will not be executed until the position has an approved exemption.
  • The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to MWR_Recruitment@us.navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.
  • Employees (and family members) who require medical or dental care in the overseas location will be responsible for obtaining and paying for such care. There is no medical facility on base for routine care. Local medical facilities off-base are available. In most cases, for foreign patients, doctors and hospitals expect cash or credit card payments for health services.

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application will be screened for the following minimum qualifications:

  • Five or more years of experience with organizing and administering a comprehensive quality of life (QOL) and/or quality of service (QOS) program for the military organization.
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated for:
  • Experience in financial resource management, procurement policies, and procedures; and financial analysis and budget planning
  • Experience in formulating strategic policies and procedures to administer personnel readiness, community support functions, mission sustaining, and quality of life programs.
  • Experience with the development and execution of short- and long-range planning pertaining to programming and budget execution.
  • Experience in evaluating and improving program effectiveness.

Required Documents

The following documents are required at the time of application:

  • Resume
  • If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation
  • If claiming Family Member Preference: provide a copy of PCS orders and Family Entry Approval (Military) or Sponsor's Letter of Employment (Civilian)
  • If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)
  • If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/06/2025 to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12731005It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=ApplicantTo verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/statusDON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to MILL_HQ_NAF_HR.FCT@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.

Agency contact information

CNRJ NAF Human Resources
Address
Naval Support Activity Stirling
CNRJ NAF HRO (N941)
PSC 473 Box 53
FPO, AP 96349
US

Next steps

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