Vacant job

Do you want to work as a soldier with an administrative focus? As a staff assistant, you play a central role in supporting the unit leadership through follow-up and administrative coordination, contributing to the efficient daily operations of the unit. We welcome your application!

About Us

The National Centre for Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Mine Clearance (Swedec) is part of the Swedish Armed Forces and serves as the national competence centre for land-based explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) and mine clearance operations, as well as military search services. Swedec hosts the Unit Command. We are responsible for the Army's EOD and Search Company, which includes the EOD Platoon and the Advanced Search Platoon. We often work in close cooperation with other units both nationally and internationally. Here, you will become part of a highly specialized team that regularly participates in missions to make a difference.

Main Responsibilities

The role involves providing close administrative and organizational support to the unit leadership and contributing to a well-functioning daily operation. The work entails ensuring effective information management and supporting managers and office holders in their ongoing tasks. You will act as a coordinating function responsible for structure, documentation, and the efficient flow of cases and information within the unit.

Examples of main responsibilities include:

• Scheduling shifts for unit personnel
• Creating and managing documents according to established routines
• Calling and administering meetings
• Distributing and following up incoming cases to the appropriate office holders
• Managing the unit leadership's vehicles
• Administering and maintaining the unit's collaboration platforms

Requirements

Qualifications

• Passed conscription certificate (conscripts undergoing basic military training are eligible to apply)
• High school diploma
• Good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish
• Category B driver's license
• Group Commander Training (Gruppbefälsutbildning)

Personal Attributes

You are responsible, analytical, and have good teamwork skills as well as the ability to work independently. You find it easy to build and maintain good relationships, where trust and confidence are central. You have good structure in your work and the ability to switch between multiple tasks during a workday. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Merits

• Experience in administrative work
• Experience working as a General Staff Officer/Commander (GSS/K)
• Experience working in the Swedish Armed Forces
• Experience working in public administration
• Experience with PRIO/SAP systems

Other

Employment type: Fixed-term employment; the Swedish Armed Forces apply a 6-month probationary period for those not already employed by the agency.

Employment level: Full-time

Work location: Eksjö

Start date: As agreed

Salary: Individual salary setting applies

This is a military position.

Interviews are planned for August 13 and 14, week 33.

For information about the recruitment process, contact:

Frida Bunnstad, reachable via switchboard, 010-82 180 00

or email us at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Union Representatives, reachable via switchboard, 010-82 180 00

Swedish Defence Union: Martin Hillberg

SACO: Sofie Bergkvist

SEKO: Matz Felix

Officers' Union: Robert Lindberg Vikström

Last day for applications

Please submit your application by 2026-08-10. Your application should include a CV, certificates strengthening your qualifications, and a motivation letter explaining why you are suitable for this position.

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 National Centre for Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Mine Clearance – Swedec is Sweden's competence centre for national and international tasks within explosive ordnance disposal and mine clearance. Our main task is to operate within the total defence system, focusing on education, development, and intelligence. Read more about Swedec here (https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/sv/organisation/totalforsvarets-ammunitions-och-minrojningscentrum-swedec).

The Swedish Armed Forces have a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities for internal career mobility, wellness programs, and a good work-life balance. The Swedish Armed Forces utilize the qualities that diversity and gender equality bring to the operations. We therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences in our recruitment. An employment with us involves 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.