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Do you want to work in an inspiring environment and contribute to the development of the Navy? The Naval Staff is seeking a Staff Assistant for employment at the operational logistics detail unit within the logistics section.

We offer a varied and diverse job with opportunities to influence your own working day. The employment includes flexible working hours and offers opportunities for wellness activities during working hours.

Are you self-reliant, have a positive attitude, and are good at collaborating with others in a listening and service-oriented manner? Then you might be one of our new colleagues!

About the Unit

M4 is the Logistics Department of the Naval Staff, consisting of three sections. The Logistics Department is responsible for the Navy's logistics during operations, exercises, and deployments. Furthermore, the department is responsible for capability-building logistics, primarily within supplies, healthcare, and warehousing.

The Staff Assistant is placed within the Logistics Section of M4. The Logistics Section plans, functionally leads, and follows up on logistics in connection with naval operations, deployments, and regulates the logistical readiness of the naval units. Furthermore, the Logistics Section regulates logistical referrals within the Navy and participates in exercise planning.

Main Responsibilities

The Staff Assistant is part of the Operational Logistics Detail Unit, which is a sub-function of the Logistics Department within the Naval Staff. The Staff Assistant provides staff support to the Operational Logistics Detail Unit with various tasks related to logistics. The main task is primarily of an administrative nature in the Navy's command center at the log desk, but in some cases, it will involve tasks that provide support to other parts of the Logistics Department. You will participate in the Naval Staff's exercises, planning, and execution of operations and deployments.

The Staff Assistant supports, participates in, and works with other parts of the Logistics Section's tasks where readiness may be included.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Completed national service or military basic training with good grades
• Good computer skills
• Good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written

Personal Attributes

We are looking for you who are responsible, meticulous, and can work both individually and in a team. You have good initiative and always strive to achieve high-quality results, whether working with others or independently.

You have a positive attitude, are driven, self-reliant, have a high degree of cooperation skills, and a strong security mindset. For you, it is natural to carry out work across the entire spectrum, not just within your main area but towards all areas of responsibility of the detail unit.

Great importance will be attached to personal suitability.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in the Swedish Armed Forces' support systems and FM AP with software such as Outlook, Office, and PRIO.
• Experience working as a Staff Assistant in the Swedish Armed Forces (SAF).
• Experience from work at units or logistics departments.
• Knowledge and experience of staff duties.

For the agency's mission to be successful, it is assumed that all employees behave according to the existing value base. The Swedish Armed Forces' value base protects the equal value of all people, justice, and equality and promotes democracy and human rights (read more at http://www.forsvarsmakten.se (http://www.forsvarsmakten.se)).

OTHER

The employment is a permanent position with a 6-month probationary period according to the Swedish Armed Forces' agreement for group officers, soldiers, and sailors (GSS/K).

Employment level: Full-time

Start date: By agreement

Work location: Muskö

Working hours are mainly during the day, but evening duties may occur during specific activities, as well as other working hours during exercise periods for support or participation.

Official travel occurs within the framework of the duties.

An employment with us implies placement in a security class. Swedish citizenship is usually required.

Security clearance with register check will be conducted prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment entails an obligation to be war-placed. The employment also includes an obligation to serve abroad.

Information about the position

Johan Enarsson

Information about the recruitment process

Magnus Olsson

Trade Union Representatives

OFR/O: Fredrik Lambert

OFR/S: Björn Engren

Saco-S FM: Åsa Zackrisson

Seko: Lenny Johansson

All can be reached via the Swedish Armed Forces' switchboard 08-788 75 00.

Application

Welcome to submit your application by 2026-08-15. Your application must include a CV and a cover letter with references where you justify why you are suitable for this position and describe more about yourself as a person. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented.

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

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Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Swedish Armed Forces are undergoing extensive development work to build a stronger defense against the background of a deteriorating international situation and a new defense political orientation focused on national defense. Leadership for a stronger defense aims to increase robustness, simplify command and control relationships, and increase the conditions for mission tactics through decentralization of mandates and responsibilities.

As part of this work, the Swedish Armed Forces have organized a Naval Staff for the command of the naval units. The Naval Staff is established on Muskö in Haninge Municipality.

In the Swedish Armed Forces, there is a strong value base based on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good conditions for internal career mobility, wellness, and a good balance between work and private life.

An employment with us implies placement in a security class. Swedish citizenship is usually required.

Security clearance with register check will be conducted prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment entails an obligation to be war-placed. The employment also includes an obligation to serve abroad. The meaning of this varies depending on the type of position.

A CV and cover letter must be attached to the application for employment. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.