El 1 - Commercial Manager

• $115,899 - $130,733 (plus Super and 10% BDCP)
• East Sale - VIC

The Role
We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to fulfil the CAF 37 Commercial Manager position within the Air Training and Aviation Commons System Program Office (ATACSPO). The position requires excellent interpersonal, negotiation, procurement and financial management skills. 

The CAF37 Commercial Manager position is located at RAAF Base East Sale and works directly with the PC21 Pilot Training System. Working with a team of contracting, procurement and technical professionals, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of contracted services and sustainment activities in support of Pilot Training. 

To be successful in this role, you will be adept at managing the supplier relationship with Industry contractors and stakeholder requirements to support the Pilot Training System to deliver Defence Force Capability.

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
As part of the Joint Aviation Systems Division (JASD) within Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG), the Air Training and Aviation Commons Systems Program Office (ATACSPO) delivers Pilot Training, Air Mission Training assets, Ground Support Equipment (GSE) assets and Test and Measurement equipment (T&ME) assets in support of Defence Capability and Operations. ATACSPO is located in Regional Victoria at the RAAF Base East Sale with offices also located within the Melbourne CBD.
 
ATACSPO offers a work environment that has a unity of purpose which recognises and utilises individual’s key skills in order to achieve outcomes. You will enjoy working in a complex, fast-paced environment as part of a diverse (Australian Defence Force personnel, Australian Public Service personnel, and Contractors to Defence) and inclusive team that encompasses a variety of knowledge, skills and experience with a supportive strategic Executive Team. 

ATACSPO supports career development through a comprehensive professional development program, encouraging employees to build both leadership and technical skills and harnesses continuous improvement ideas and innovations.  The position offers an attractive remuneration package, including generous employer superannuation contributions, leave benefits and flexible working arrangements.

Our Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will have a proven record of achieving organisational goals whilst contributing to a high-performing team. 

The skills that we seek in you: 

• Demonstrated people leadership or team management experience in an operational or service delivery environment
• Highly developed communication, organisation and negotiation skills with the ability to influence a broad range of stakeholders
• Is able to confidently work collaboratively with stakeholders across Industry and Defence
• Demonstrated ability to think critically, identify issues and drive continuous improvement activities
• The ability to research policy and procedure and determine practical outcomes that achieve objectives
• Proven experience in providing detailed professional and policy advice about complex work
• The ability to forward plan a workload and the agility to reprioritise at short notice 

Strong business acumen skills and the ability to make competent decisions based on this knowledge In turn, we will provide you with the following: 

• Performance-related salary progression
• 15.4% superannuation
• Negotiated flexible work arrangements
• Ongoing training and development
• Annual Leave of 20 days per year
• Personal/Carers Leave of 18 days per year
• An additional day of leave per calendar year in addition to regular leave
• Christmas Stand Down (a paid break during the Christmas and New Year period in addition to standard leave)
• A range of Parental and Reservist leave
• Several health, well-being, diversity and inclusion networks
• Defence Employee Assistance Program provided by Converge International

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