Senior Contracting Manager – Complex Defence Procurements

Australian Submarine Agency; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Building Capability Payment

Job summary

The Australian Submarine Agency (ASA) is assembling a high-calibre team for its Commercial Branch in Canberra. The EL 1 Contracting Manager will lead procurement planning, tendering, contract formation and management, while guiding a small team and delivering strategic commercial advice to senior leaders.

Role offers an opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant program and includes eligibility for a Building Capability Payment (BCP) in addition to base salary under the ASA Enterprise

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex materiel procurements, including planning Commercial arrangements and developing commercial strategies, drafting approaches to market.
• Experience in leading commercial support and advice to contract management activities and evaluating deliverables.
• Sound understanding of procurement policies and Commonwealth frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across procurement planning, tendering, contract formation and contract management.
• 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 within the branch.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Contract management

Strategic advice

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

The Australian Submarine Agency (ASA) is assembling a high-calibre team for its Commercial Branch in Canberra. The EL 1 Contracting Manager will lead procurement planning, tendering, contract formation and management, while guiding a small team and delivering strategic commercial advice to senior leaders.

Role offers an opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant program and includes eligibility for a Building Capability Payment (BCP) in addition to base salary under the ASA Enterprise