Aps 5 - Contract Management Officer

• $80,487 - $86,211 (plus Super and 10% BDCP)
• Bandiana - VIC, Canberra - ACT, Enoggera - QLD, Melbourne CBD - VIC

The Role
The Strategy, Planning and Independent Assurance Division is seeking an experienced Contract Management Officer to perform Contract Management activities within an integrated workforce. As an APS 5Contract Management Officer you will play a pivotal role in the management of contracts, ensuring contract performance, engagement with stakeholders and guiding the use of standing panel arrangements. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to achieve successful contract outcomes while upholding the highest standards of professionalism and efficiency.
Specific duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Assist and support the Senior Contract Management Officer in monitoring service provider performance and compliance against contract provisions, including contract deliverables and financial management;
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication and alignment of goals; and
• Assist the Senior Contract Management Officer in managing secretariat and governance functions for various deeds and contracts

The additional payment is a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP) which enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the rate of salary otherwise payable under the Enterprise Agreement (EA) to some or all of the jobs within a critical occupation(s) or discipline within a workplace. Applicants engaged into a BDCP position must consider the following. BDCPs provide remuneration in addition to the Defence Enterprise Agreement (EA).
This arrangement is subject to meeting eligibility criteria and is subject to annual review. Should your performance fall beyond requirements or the eligibility criteria not be met, your eligibility for the BDCP may be reviewed and ceased. It may also be ceased should you change positions or the requirement for the BDCP is no longer necessary, as determined by Defence. Should the BDCP be ceased you will be advised and your BDCP additional payment will cease.
About our Team
The Workforce Program Management Office (PMO) forms part of the Strategy, Planning and Independent Assurance Division. We are responsible for leading and implementing the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group Workforce Strategy across an integrated workforce comprising Australian Public Service employees, Australian Defence Force personnel and contracted resources.
Responsible for planning and forecasting our total workforce requirements, the Workforce PMO ensures that CASG understands and anticipates the workforce it needs to achieve delivery outcomes across complex and protracted projects. We develop and maintain a forecast of the total workforce CASG requires to support the delivery of capability, ensuring that our workforce balance is correct and workforce demand is anticipated. In addition, the Workforce PMO coordinates the assessment and acceptance of new projects into CASG, ensuring that CASG has the workforce it requires to deliver capability now and into the future.
The Workforce PMO also manages the CASG Contractor Strategy, responsible for ensuring that we have optimal contracting arrangements in place to support our total workforce. This includes working with our delivery divisions to ensure our contractor workforce is aligned to CASG priorities, performing at the required standard and achieving value for money. Responsible for the transition of our contracting arrangements to outcome-based, the Workforce PMO works collaboratively with our internal stakeholders and industry partners to ensure they are well positioned to support the delivery of capability through improved contracting mechanisms.
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate is a committed professional, who is adaptable and flexible to changing work priorities, and is able to effectively respond to stakeholder needs, while contributing to the continuous improvement of the team.
To be successful in the role, you will:

• Have proven experience in procurement and Contract Management, including the ability to interpret contract terms and conditions and identify key deliverables;
• Demonstrate the ability to influence, negotiate and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels;
• Be flexible in your approach, adaptable to changing priorities, and be able to deliver required outcomes with limited direction;
• You will be solutions focused, can ‘think on your feet’ and manage multiple and competing priorities in a calm and logical manner; and
• Display an understanding of the “bigger picture” to identify emerging opportunities or threats in relation to the program of work.