Vacant job

Unit for Military Capability, Ministry of Defence

Do you want to work at the center of events regarding Swedish and international defense and security policy? The Ministry of Defence is developing its operations based on the changed international situation and Sweden's membership in NATO. We are looking for you who want to contribute to Sweden's security through challenging tasks in a very varied work environment.

Your working day. Sweden's tomorrow.

There are currently two unit assistants at the unit. The tasks include the unit's case management, such as government cases, parliamentary questions, committee directives, dispatch and archiving of cases, meeting bookings, mail handling, and other document management. In addition, this includes support for both the division chief and the unit chief, such as calendar and travel management, reception duties, and supporting the unit's employees with various administrative tasks. The work also involves developing and streamlining administrative routines and processes, as well as participating in processes such as the introduction of new employees to the unit.

The work is varied in terms of content and pace, and it requires close cooperation with other colleagues within the unit, the ministry, and the Government Offices.

The unit assistant is part of the ministry's administrative network and is expected to take an active part in the network's work. It also includes having secondary responsibility at other units or otherwise contributing to the whole, for example during vacation periods.

Read more about our operations at http://www.regeringen.se (http://www.regeringen.se)

Your background

We are looking for you who have a secondary education and several years of experience in independent, qualified administrative work with corresponding tasks. You also have experience handling classified information.

Furthermore, we want you to have very good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written, as well as good knowledge of IT, digital tools, document management systems, and the Office package. You also have knowledge of public access and secrecy.

If you also have post-secondary education, experience from similar work at a government agency, the Government Offices, or from another large organization, we consider it advantageous. It is also advantageous to have knowledge of archiving and registration, as well as experience working as an executive assistant.

Your qualities

The Government Offices' employee criteria are holistic, development, and results.

Everyone working at the Government Offices needs to have a holistic view and cooperate for the benefit of the operations. You are expected to contribute with your perspective and competence and be open to others. You will bring ideas and new approaches to improve and develop the operations and your own competence. You are results-oriented in your actions and adapt when needs and direction change.

In addition, we would like you to be responsible, have good judgment, and be meticulous. The position requires that you as a candidate have a high level of security awareness.

Read more at https://www.regeringen.se/jobba-hos-oss/att-arbeta-i-regeringskansliet/medarbetarskap-och-ledarskap-i-regeringskansliet/ (https://www.regeringen.se/jobba-hos-oss/att-arbeta-i-regeringskansliet/medarbetarskap-och-ledarskap-i-regeringskansliet/)

Other

The position is a permanent employment with an initial probationary period of 6 months.

Start date by agreement.

The position is classified and a security investigation with register check will be conducted before a decision on employment is made. You must be a Swedish citizen, but may have a foreign background.

Are you interested?

If you want to know more about the job and what we offer, contact Jenny Timerdal, who is the unit chief, at 08-405 25 68. You are also welcome to contact HR officer Hanna Grotander at 08-405 12 36. Union contacts are Katja Wahlsten for Saco and Karina Åbom-Engberg for ST. You can reach them via the Government Offices' switchboard, 08-405 10 00. We are happy to receive calls from you who are interested in the job, but we decline calls from those selling advertisements and recruitment services.

Welcome to register your application in our recruitment tool no later than August 16, 2026.

The Government Offices' task is to support the government in its work to steer Sweden and realize its politics. Here, 4,800 people work, of whom 600 are abroad. The Government Offices welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences. We see equality and diversity as a strength and asset, and we work actively to be a workplace free from discrimination. The Ministry of Defence is responsible for issues regarding Sweden's military defense as well as coordination of the civil defense and society's crisis preparedness.