Aps 5 - Contract Officer

• $83,706 - $89,659 + 10% BDCP + up to 15.4% Superannuation
• Waverton - NSW

The Role
Within the Contract Management function an APS 5 Contract Management Officer is accountable under limited direction to perform and achieve complex contract management work within an integrated workforce. They are accountable to have and maintain a well-developed understanding of and compliance to relevant legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence’s mission and policy requirements.An APS 5 Contract Management Officer will interpret and provide advice within the contract management function based on legislation, policy and procedures. They will undertake specialist research and analysis, conduct reviews and perform procedural and clerical support work to achieve results.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 key objective of the Mine Warfare and Clearance Diving Systems Program Office (MCDSPO) is to acquire and sustain Mine Warfare, Clearance Diving and Hyperbaric assets so the Australian Defence Force can fight and win in the Maritime environment. The MCDSPO is responsible for the sustainment and through-life support of the Mine Hunter Coastal vessels, Deployable Autonomous and Robotic Mine Warfare Systems, Sail Training Ship Young Endeavour, Mine Clearance Diving and Hyperbaric Systems, and General and Specialist Dive Equipment.Working as part of the commercial team within the Systems Program Office (SPO), you will be part of a team of APS and contracted staff to provide key enabling services to product Managers in a matrixed organisation. This role also regularly interacts with our industry partners and will have reporting responsibility to the broader Commercial and Maritime Sustainment Division.Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will have the following competencies or transferable skills including:

• Contract management experience
• Procurement experience
• Able to critically think, analyse and problem solve commercial and contracting issues
• Can effectively communicate with a range of stakeholders
• Agile and able to achieve results in an environment with competing priorities