APS 6 - Contract Management Officer

Australian Department of Defence; Canberra; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BDCP

Defence superannuation

Job summary

The Australian Department of Defence in Canberra seeks an APS 6 Contract Management Officer to manage complex contracting work within an integrated workforce. You will provide detailed contracting policy advice and lead procurement activities, ensuring compliance with legislation and Defence policies.

You will steer contracts through the lifecycle, engage stakeholders, coach team members, and contribute to strategic planning and program management to deliver Defence outcomes.

Qualifications

• As the APS 6 Contracting Management Officer, duties include providing advice on procurement planning, tender and contract formation, and contract management with compliance to legislation and policies.
• Provide guidance during the procurement lifecycle, coordinating legal and financial services.
• Draft and review contracting correspondence, including complex reports and contract change proposals.
• Understand commercial risk, legal principles and performance requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve contracting problems.
• Build relationships within the team and coach others.
• Analyze risks and develop mitigation strategies for procurement activities.
• Apply the Commonwealth Procurement Framework to meet business objectives.
• Deep understanding of the Defence Capability System and Defence Commercial Framework.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for providing advice and support to procurement planning, tender and contract formation, and contract management activities while ensuring compliance with legislation, procurement policies, processes and procedures.
• Provide guidance, advice and services during the procurement lifecycle on contracting activities including coordination of legal and financial services.
• Draft and review contracting correspondence including complex, commercially sensitive reports, submissions, contract change proposals and other documents as required.
• Understand and provide advice on commercial risk, legal principles and contractual performance requirements.
• Work collaboratively with supervisor, stakeholders and subject matter experts to resolve complex contracting problems.
• Build, sustain and encourage productive relationships with team members and actively participate in team work and group activities.
• Analyse risks and develop mitigation strategies for the risks associated with procurement and contracting activities, contract performance, and compliance with legislative and policy frameworks.
• Apply the Commonwealth Procurement Framework to complex commercial issues and recommend solutions to meet business objectives.
• A deep understanding of the Defence Capability System (DCS) and Defence Commercial Framework.
• Commitment to the APS Values and APS Code of Conduct.

Skills

Contract management

Procurement planning

Tender and contract formation

Policy compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership / coaching

Risk analysis

Job description

Australian Department of Defence – Canberra ACT

• $99,733 - $112,431 + 10% BDCP + up to 15.4% Superannuation
• Canberra - ACT

The Role

As the APS 6 Contract Management Officer, you will be accountable under broad direction to perform and achieve complex contracting work within an integrated workforce. You will currently have or the ability to quickly attain, knowledge of and compliance with legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence’s mission and policy requirements.

You will work independently with the opportunity for reasonable autonomy and accountability for the achievement of outcomes of your work. You will exercise both initiative and judgement in the interpretation of policy and in the application of practices and procedures. You will provide detailed contracting technical, professional and policy advice in relation to complex work and contribute to strategic planning, program and project management and policy development.

You will be accountable to set work priorities and manage workflows, and be capable of building team capability through coaching, feedback and developing the quality of work undertaken by others within a work unit.

As the APS6 Contracting Officer, you will have a considerable level of stakeholder engagement and will liaise with stakeholders in relation to complex issues. You will be required to identify, anticipate and respond to stakeholder needs and expectations to achieve work unit and Defence outcomes. You will be accountable to contribute towards ongoing self-improvement and professional development.

About our Team

Landing Craft Branch is accountable for acquisitions under the LAND8710 Program, including LAND8710-1 Landing Craft – Medium (LC-M), LAND8710-1B Amphibious Vehicle – Logistics (AV-L) and LAND8710-2 Landing Craft – Heavy (LC-H).

The Program Management Office (PMO) embedded within the branch is responsible for oversite and support across the LAND8710 program. The PMO is made up of professionals from various disciplines and comprises highly skilled and motivated Australian Public Service, ADF and contracted personnel.

Our Ideal Candidate

As the APS 6 Contracting Management Officer, your duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Accountable for providing advice and support to procurement planning, tender and contract formation, and contract management activities while ensuring compliance with legislation, procurement policies, processes and procedures.
• Provide guidance, advice and services during the procurement lifecycle on contracting activities including coordination of legal and financial services.
• Draft and review contracting correspondence including complex, commercially sensitive reports, submissions, contract change proposals and other documents as required.
• Understand and provide advice on commercial risk, legal principles and contractual performance requirements.
• Work collaboratively with supervisor, stakeholders and subject matter experts to resolve complex contracting problems.
• Build, sustain and encourage productive relationships with team members and actively participate in team work and group activities.
• Analyse risks and develop mitigation strategies for the risks associated with procurement and contracting activities, contract performance, and compliance with legislative and policy frameworks.
• Apply the Commonwealth Procurement Framework to complex commercial issues and recommend solutions to meet business objectives.
• A deep understanding of the Defence Capability System (DCS) and Defence Commercial Framework.
• Commitment to the APS Values and APS Code of Conduct.

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