Commercial Advisor

Downer; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Downer in Canberra seeks a Commercial Advisor to support the Program Director EL2 on commercial matters, including contract advice and review of deliverables. The role administers the Contract Suite and supports transitions such as DHFCS to EDHFCS.

The successful candidate will lead the Contractors' implementation of the AIC plan (AICP), interface with CASG MPB, and provide procurement compliance across the Sustainment team.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Contract Management or related field, or 5+ years as Commercial Advisor.
• Understanding of ASDEFCON Support, Support Short and Strategic Materiel.
• Strong interpersonal skills with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Director EL2 on commercial matters.
• Provide contract advice and review contract deliverables.
• Manage the Contract Suite administration and support the transition of DHFCS to EDHFCS.
• Lead and manage Contractors' implementation of the AIC plan (AICP).
• Interface with CASG MPB to resolve and endorse commercial matters.

Skills

Contract management

Stakeholder management

ASDEFCON understanding

Interpersonal skills

Contract review

Procurement awareness

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Contract Management

Job description

• Location: Campbell Park Offices, Canberra, ACT

Responsibilities:

• The Commercial Advisor is to: Assist the Program Director EL2 on commercial matters as requested by them.
• This includes commercial activities such as:
• contract advice
• review of contract deliverables
• Commercial tasks related to the program.
• Provide administrative management of the Contract Suite
• Provide commercial support on the transition of the DHFCS to EDHFCS
• Lead (on behalf of the Program Director SHFC EL2) and manage the Contractors implementation of the Australian Industry Capability (AIC) plan (AICP)
• Interface with the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group's (CASG) Material Procurement Branch (MPB) to resolve and obtain endorsement on commercial matters as required
• Provide commercial procurement support and advice as required
• Ensure procurement compliancy is achieved and maintained within the Sustainment team
• Review Deliverables and provide commercial advice and support as required
• Provide commercial advice and support to sustainment team members
• Provide commercial support on identifying and managing sustainment risks
• All other tasks as directed.

Addition to the defined responsibilities of the position, the following requirements of this position are considered fundamental to the position of Commercial Advisor JP9101:

• Tertiary qualifications in Contract Management or related field, or at least 5 years' experience as a Commercial Advisor.
• Understanding of ASDEFCON Support, Support Short and Strategic Materiel.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

The following requirements of this position are considered desirable to the position of Commercial Advisor JP9101:

• Understanding of technical, logistical, and operational requirements in the delivery of capability, and knowledge of applicable Defence policy and legislation.
• Understanding AIC requirements, policy and AIC contractor management.

Required Behaviours:

In achieving the expected results, the Commercial Advisor JP9101 L3 is to:

• Act prudently, ethically and lawfully.
• Act in the best interest of the Commonwealth, in a business-like manner and provide excellent stewardship of all project resources to maximise efficiency, effectiveness and value for money, constantly seeking opportunities for continuous improvement and to enhance CASG's future capacity.
• Communicate effectively with line managers and Division Head, including consultation with them and taking appropriate direction from them.
• Employ best practice in the execution of work, focusing on achieving outcomes, ensuring that decisions are made by appropriately qualified and experienced persons, and taking judicious risks.
• Provide clarity on roles & responsibilities.
• Encourage transparency and truthfulness.
• Encourage collaboration and communication.

SFIA Skills Sought:

The overall management and control of the operation of formal contracts for supply of products and services.

Sources and collects contract performance data (such as pricing and supply chain costs), and monitors performance against KPIs. Identifies and reports under-performance and develops opportunities for improvement. Monitors compliance with Terms and Conditions and take appropriate steps to address non-compliance. Pro-actively manages risk and reward mechanisms in the contract. Monitors progress against business objectives specified in the business case. Identifies where change is required, and plans for variations. In consultation with stakeholders, ensures that change management protocols are implemented.

\"We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including First Nations Australians, Australian Defence Force and First Responder veterans, women in STEM, and people of all abilities, including those registered with the NDIS.\"