APS 6 - Contracting Officer

Australian Submarine Agency - AU Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian Submarine Agency in Melbourne is seeking an APS 6 Contracting Officer to provide specialist procurement and contracting advice to support the delivery of Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine program. You will contribute to procurement planning, tendering, contract formation and contract management activities, while ensuring compliance with the Commonwealth Procurement Framework.

You will engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, including legal and financial advisers, and

Qualifications

• Experience with complex procurements, including planning and negotiating with suppliers.
• Ability to provide commercial advice across contract management and governance.
• Knowledge of Commonwealth Procurement Framework.
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement planning, tendering, and contract formation.
• Manage contract management activities and assess risks.
• Provide commercial advice and develop innovative solutions.
• Engage with legal, financial advisers and ASA stakeholders.

Skills

Complex procurements

Commercial strategies

Market approaches

Negotiations with suppliers

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

$99,733 - $112,431 a year

Contract

1d ago , from Australian Submarine Agency - AU Government

The Role

The acquisition of conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines is an historic and transformative endeavour for Australia. The whole-of-nation effort to safely and securely deliver the cutting edge nuclear-powered submarine program will transform Australia’s economic and national security landscape for decades to come.

The acquisition of conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines is an historic and transformative endeavour for Australia. This whole-of-nation program will strengthen Australia's national security and deliver lasting economic and industrial benefits for generations to come.

As an APS 6 Contracting Officer, you will provide specialist procurement and contracting advice to support the delivery of complex and strategically significant outcomes across the Australian Submarine Agency (ASA). Working under broad direction, you will take responsibility for managing complex procurement and contract management activities, while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies and Commonwealth procurement frameworks.

You will contribute to procurement planning, tendering, contract formation and contract management activities, provide advice on commercial risks and contractual matters, and develop solutions to complex procurement challenges. The role requires initiative, sound judgement and the ability to interpret policy and apply procurement principles to achieve business outcomes.

You will engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, including subject matter experts, legal and financial advisers, and business areas across ASA. You may also lead work priorities, coach team members and contribute to building capability within the work unit. This is an opportunity to apply your procurement and commercial expertise to support one of Australia's most significant national capability programs

About our Team

The Commercial Branch delivers end-to-end procurement, contracting and commercial support across the Australian Submarine Agency, enabling the successful delivery of Australia's nuclear-powered submarine program.

The team provides expert advice and support across procurement planning, market approaches, contract establishment, contract management, commercial risk management and procurement governance. Working in a complex and evolving environment, we partner with stakeholders across the Agency to deliver compliant, value-for-money and strategically aligned procurement outcomes.

As an APS 6 Contracting Officer, you will join a professional and collaborative team that values innovation, integrity and continuous improvement. You will have opportunities to support complex commercial work, contribute to capability development and influence commercial outcomes that directly support the delivery of a nationally significant program.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are a dynamic organization seeking employees who are agile, innovative and energised by high-paced work. We are seeking highly motivated and collaborative minded people who will have the opportunity to contribute to a once in a lifetime program.

Our ideal candidates will bring the following attributes and skills to the role:

We are seeking highly capable procurement and contracting professionals who can confidently manage complex work, build strong stakeholder relationships and deliver quality outcomes in a dynamic environment.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Experience with complex procurements, including planning complex commercial arrangements and developing commercial strategies, drafting approaches to market, participating in commercial evaluations and negotiations with suppliers, up to contract execution.
• Experience in providing commercial support and advice to contract management activities, including reviewing contract change proposals, review of commercial deliverables, advising on performance outcomes under contracts and remediating or addressing underperformance.
• Demonstrated experience delivering practical commercial advice taking into account relevant legislation, procurement policies and best practice.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and sound judgement;
• Excellent written, interpersonal and verbal communication skills;
• The ability to think strategically in a sensitive and fast-paced environment;
• An outcome-focused mindset, with an ability to apply innovative and flexible approaches to achieving results;
• An ability to build and sustain effective relationships, and work collaboratively and independently as required with a wide array of internal and external stakeholders;
• Drive to support commercial professionalisation initiatives, including contributing towards upskilling across the Branch and Agency.
• Adaptability, resilience and flexibility in the face of changing and competing priorities; and
• Has a sound understanding of the Commonwealth Procurement Framework.

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