Defence Contracting Lead for Education & Training

Department of Defence; Australian Capital Territory; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BDCP eligibility

Job summary

The Department of Defence is seeking an APS 6 Contracting Officer to support the Australian Defence College in education, training and corporate functions. You will lead diverse procurement activities, provide trusted governance advice and ensure value for money while meeting Commonwealth requirements.

You will work in a collaborative team, develop procurement documentation, manage contractor engagement and monitor compliance across frameworks.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering procurement and contract management outcomes within government, commercial or other complex environments.
• Knowledge of procurement governance, compliance and risk management principles.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, legislation and procedural requirements.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Well-developed written communication skills, including preparation of procurement documentation, briefs and reports.
• Sound judgement, initiative and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and consistently deliver quality outcomes.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, integrity and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and contract management activities across the Australian Defence College.
• Develop procurement documentation, contracts, briefs and reports.
• Manage contractor engagement and contract performance.
• Provide procurement, contracting and governance advice to stakeholders.
• Monitor compliance with Commonwealth and Defence procurement frameworks.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, practices and outcomes.

Skills

Procurement governance

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Policy compliance

Problem solving

Ownership

Job description

The Department of Defence is seeking an APS 6 Contracting Officer to support the Australian Defence College in education, training and corporate functions. You will lead diverse procurement activities, provide trusted governance advice and ensure value for money while meeting Commonwealth requirements.

You will work in a collaborative team, develop procurement documentation, manage contractor engagement and monitor compliance across frameworks.