Staff Assistant to the Swedish Armed Forces

Do you want a job where you take responsibility for making Sweden safer? Are you a flexible problem solver who sees opportunities instead of obstacles? Do you want a job where you develop while finding solutions together with others? If so, keep reading.

Main Responsibilities

As a staff assistant, it is a natural part of your daily routine to collaborate with others and take personal responsibility for completing your assigned tasks. The position involves working broadly and being involved in several areas, which provides great opportunities to deepen and broaden your knowledge in various areas of interest. The role includes various administrative tasks, communication services, and also driving. As the department is in an expansive phase, we need you to be a team player who is not afraid to help where needed, allowing you to influence and shape the operations.

We Offer You

In the Swedish Armed Forces, there is a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. The operations offer great variation and complexity, which means good development opportunities and conditions for internal career mobility. Our employees enjoy several benefits, including:

• Professional development based on the needs of the operations and your career goals
• Three hours of training per week during work hours, and you can receive reimbursement for training clothes and registration fees
• Good work-life balance with flexible working hours and 28-35 vacation days depending on your age
• Salary supplements during parental leave and VAB, as well as the opportunity to exchange vacation days for additional pension contributions.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

You who are applying should be/have:

• Swedish citizenship
• Private
• Driving license B

Personal Qualities

As a person, you value accuracy and have the ability to be creative in your work. To thrive in this position, you have good collaboration skills and enjoy working in a team. You thrive in a varied and challenging work environment where you take responsibility for the task and strive to deliver high-quality work. You should also have an interest in administration and communication. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Meritorious

• Knowledge in communication
• Military driving licenses
• Experience in similar positions

Other

Employment type: fixed-term employment as GSS/K (8 years with the possibility of a 4-year extension), starting with a six-month probationary period for those not currently employed by the Swedish Armed Forces.

Employment rate: full-time

Start date: as soon as possible or by agreement

Travel may occur in the job.

Welcome with your application by January 11, 2026. Your application should only include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position, as well as answers to the specified selection questions. Any questions about the position will be answered limited during the application period by Pierre Jakobsson at [email protected]

Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Swedish Armed Forces website.

Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Swedish Armed Forces' telecommunications and information systems unit, FMTIS, ensures the Armed Forces' ability to communicate and lead - around the clock, all year round.

The unit has a collective responsibility for the Armed Forces' technical command systems that support military operations at sea, on land, and in the air - in Sweden and abroad. The unit has nearly 2000 employees at more than 32 locations across the country. Read more at https://jobb.forsvarsmakten.se/fmtis (https://jobb.forsvarsmakten.se/fmtis)

Employment with us means placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. A security screening with a background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act.

With employment comes an obligation to be placed in a war position and to serve abroad. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

When applying for employment, a CV and a personal letter must be attached. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of diplomas and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and sellers are not welcome.