EL1 Contracting Manager — Strategic Government Procurement

Australian Submarine Agency - AU Government; Canberra; On-site; AUD 124,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Building Capability Payment (BCP)

Job summary

Australian Submarine Agency - AU Government in Canberra is seeking an EL 1 Contracting Manager to lead procurement planning, tendering, contract formation and contract management. You will manage a small team and provide strategic advice to senior leaders to ensure compliant, defensible outcomes.

The role offers eligibility for a Building Capability Payment (BCP) above the base salary, reflecting critical capability needs for this national program.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex materiel procurements, including planning Commercial arrangements and developing commercial strategies.
• Experience in leading commercial support and advice to contract management activities, including reviewing contract change proposals and driving performance.
• Demonstrated experience delivering strategic and practical commercial advice considering legislation, procurement policies and best practice.
• Has sound understanding of the Commonwealth Procurement Framework.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, oversight and assurance across procurement planning, tendering, contract formation and contract management activities.
• Manage a small team and lead high complexity commercial tasks.
• Provide strategic advice to senior leaders to ensure compliant outcomes.
• Support commercial professionalisation initiatives and upskilling across the Branch and Agency.

Skills

Leadership of complex procurements

Commercial strategy development

Negotiations with suppliers

Team leadership

Analytical reasoning

Communication skills

Job description

Australian Submarine Agency - AU Government in Canberra is seeking an EL 1 Contracting Manager to lead procurement planning, tendering, contract formation and contract management. You will manage a small team and provide strategic advice to senior leaders to ensure compliant, defensible outcomes.

The role offers eligibility for a Building Capability Payment (BCP) above the base salary, reflecting critical capability needs for this national program.