APS6 Contracting Officer - Defence Submarine Program

Chandler Macleod; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod in Adelaide is seeking an experienced APS6 Contracting Officer to support the Australian Submarine Agency and Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine program. You will provide end-to-end procurement advice and manage complex contracts within a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

This on-site role requires NV1 security clearance and the ability to collaborate with legal, finance and other stakeholders to ensure compliant, value-for-money procurement outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex procurements end-to-end.
• Experience providing commercial support across contract management.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to tailor advice for audiences.
• Proven ability to build and sustain stakeholder relationships.
• Adaptability, resilience in a changing environment.
• Sound understanding of the Commonwealth Procurement Framework.

Responsibilities

• Providing specialist procurement and contracting advice to support complex, strategically significant outcomes.
• Supporting procurement planning and commercial strategy development.
• Drafting approaches to market, supporting evaluations, and contributing to negotiations through to contract execution.
• Managing contract formation and ongoing contract management activities.
• Reviewing contract change proposals and commercial deliverables, advising on performance outcomes.
• Identifying, assessing and advising on commercial risks and contractual matters.
• Providing policy-aligned advice across procurement legislation, frameworks and best practice.
• Building and maintaining relationships with internal stakeholders, and engaging with legal and finance advisers as required.
• Supporting capability uplift and continuous improvement across procurement/commercial practices.

Skills

End-to-end procurement

Commercial support across contract mgm

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Stakeholder relationships

Adaptability and resilience

Commonwealth Procurement Framework

Job description

Chandler Macleod in Adelaide is seeking an experienced APS6 Contracting Officer to support the Australian Submarine Agency and Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine program. You will provide end-to-end procurement advice and manage complex contracts within a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

This on-site role requires NV1 security clearance and the ability to collaborate with legal, finance and other stakeholders to ensure compliant, value-for-money procurement outcomes.