Vacant job

The Marine Base is a logistics unit in development. Click the link to read more (https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/om-forsvarsmakten/organisation/forsvarsgrenar-och-forband/marinen/var-vi-finns/marinbasen/).

1st Marine Base Battalion

The battalion must be able to supply naval units both ashore and afloat. All logistics support is carried out with flexibility, a high degree of mobility, and with its own protection. The support ship HMS Carlskrona is part of the battalion, with its main task being to create operational endurance for the naval units.

Training Battalion

The Training Battalion is responsible for the basic training of conscripted officers, soldiers, and sailors. The activity constitutes a central part of the Navy and ensures that the Swedish Armed Forces have well-trained personnel ready to serve in Sweden's defense.

Logistics Unit

The Transport Section is part of the Logistics Unit and supports the units in the Karlskrona garrison with everything related to fuel, ammunition, warehousing, and transport. Many civilian employees work close to the operations here, ensuring that logistics function every day.

Marine Base Staff

The staff coordinates activities and functions based on the decisions of the Commander of the Marine Base. The departments located on the staff are HR, security, execution, logistics, planning/training, communications, and finance. We are now seeking a Staff Assistant for execution and planning/training.

Main Responsibilities

As a Staff Assistant, you work primarily in an office environment in a central role within a department, company, or staff function – you are where the action is. You work closely with managers and colleagues as administrative support to the operations. The tasks are varied and may include among other things:

• Administrative support to managers within operational management, communications, dispatch, and office services
• Group reporting
• Reserve Officer (RO) processing
• Shift planning
• Bookings, orders, and coordination
• Assist in solving tasks within the staff's other areas of responsibility according to the department head's instructions
• Plan, prepare, and participate in the department's internal and external meeting activities

Requirements

Qualifications

• You must have completed military service (or GMU) in the Swedish Armed Forces within the last 5 years
• Approved military service grade, at least JA-2-2
• Completed and approved upper secondary education
• Good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish and English
• Good computer skills, especially within Microsoft Office
• Category B driver's license

Personal Attributes

We see that you are a person who thrives working independently, taking responsibility, and likes to make things work. Furthermore, you are:

• Structured and meticulous – keeping track of the details
• Unpretentious and solution-oriented
• A team player who supports others and contributes to the whole
• Comfortable in a fast pace with varied tasks

Merits

• Knowledge of PRIO
• Experience with Vidar
• Good physical condition
• Military service certificate
• Completed staff service training
• Experience in service-oriented administrative work
• Experience with Swedish Armed Forces IT systems
• Previous or current employment within the Swedish Armed Forces

Other Information

Military position.

Employment type: The employment as GSS/K takes place in accordance with the law (2012:3329) on certain Swedish Armed Forces appointments. This means a probationary period of 6 months, followed by a fixed-term employment of up to 6 years with the possibility of extension for another 6 years.

Work location: Karlskrona.

Expected start date: As soon as possible or by agreement.

The position also involves participation in exercises and other activities that include travel outside the work location.

For inquiries about the position

1st Marine Base Battalion: Mattias Larsson
Training Battalion: Simon Swiecicki
Logistics Unit: Magnus Johnsson
Staff: Johan Sundh

For information about the recruitment process

Frida Franksson

All can be reached via switchboard 010-82 85 000.

Union Representatives

The Swedish Officers' Union: Johnas Mård
The Defence Association: Jimmy Svensson
SEKO: Andreas Emilsson
SACO: Mikael Olsson

All can be reached via switchboard 010-82 85 000.

Last Day for Applications

Please submit your application no later than 2026-08-10. Your application should include a CV, answers to specified selection questions, and a cover letter where you explain why you are suited 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 overarching task of the Marine Base is to support the naval units with, among other things, logistics in the form of transport, basing, security, and healthcare, both domestically and abroad. The Marine Base has its headquarters in Karlskrona but operates where there is a need, for example in Berga/Muskö, south of Stockholm, and in Gothenburg. Other major tasks for the Marine Base include monitoring Sweden's 2,700 km long coastline and territorial waters. Every day and every hour, our employees make efforts that affect other people's lives, both big and small, both at home and around the world.

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

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

A security investigation 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.