- $83,706 - $89,659 (+ 10% BDCP) + up to 15.4% superannuation
- Brindabella Park - ACT
The Role
Commercial Division is seeking to fill multiple APS 5 Commercial Policy and Procurement Complaints positions within the Division. These positions will be required to have or the ability to quickly gain, an understanding of procurement, contracting and policy in a Government environment. The role(s) in Commercial Division, you will be required to work with other Government agencies to develop whole-of-government policies and ensure that Defence procurement policies and practices are compliant with Commonwealth legislation, frameworks and policies.
As part of Commercial Policy and Complaints team, you will be responsible for;
- Supporting Defence business with best-practice commercial policy, tools and processes,
- Developing and fostering productive relationships with stakeholders and clients,
- Driving commercial outcomes that comply with Commonwealth Government legislation and policy requirements,
- Contributing to a high performing team.
About our Team
If you’re looking for a challenging and stimulating career in a role that makes a real difference, look no further than a role in Defence’s Capability Acquisition & Sustainment Group (CASG). At CASG, you will have the opportunity to work on some of the biggest and most complex projects in Australia. CASG partners with industry to deliver material capability to Defence, managing a multi-billion dollar portfolio of complex, high-profile acquisitions and sustainment activities to support Australia’s armed forces.
CASG manages an integrated, matrixed workforce to deliver projects and programs efficiently and effectively, with opportunities across a wide variety of disciplines including Engineering, Project Management, Commercial, Logistics and Corporate Enabling Services. You will be at the cutting edge of innovation in Defence, supported by tailored Professionalisation Pathways to support your development and unique and varied career opportunities. Our people are capable, committed and diverse. We support an inclusive culture that emphasises respect and collaboration. Defence will support you in balancing work life with family and other priorities, offering you access to a variety of flexible working arrangements.
Our Ideal Candidate
Commercial Division is seeking applications from talented and dedicated commercial, procurement and contracting professionals who enjoy supporting challenging and highly complex commercial activities and can drive innovative Commercial outcomes.
As a member of the team, you will:
- Assist in the development and implementation of policy that is consistent with legislation and Commonwealth policies, guidance and processes.
- Assist in providing timely and accurate commercial and procurement advice (written and verbal) on complex policy issues that is tailored to meet stakeholder needs.
- Be confident and professional when engaging with stakeholders form the public and private sector, at all levels of seniority.
- Contribute to the improvement of policy, guidance and processes, and demonstrate the benefits and rationale for change
- Build and sustain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders and actively participate in team and group activities to deliver agreed outcomes.
- Have good time management and organisational skills, and are able to manage competing priorities in a logical manner.
- Commercial awareness, highly developed interpersonal skills, and strong written and verbal communication skills and knowledge of the Commonwealth Procurement Framework will be valued.
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