AddressThe Role
We are seeking to recruit talented commercial, contracting and procurement practitioners, managers and analysts who can drive innovative commercial outcomes across a wide range of major Australian Defence Force (ADF) capability acquisition and sustainment projects.
As an EL1 Contracting Manager (Senior Contracting Officer), you will be responsible for the provision of commercial, contracting and procurement advice and support into commercial strategies, development of Approach to Market documentation, conduct of procurement including evaluation, negotiation and probity support as well as commercial support in relation to contract management issues and risks. In addition, you will be responsible for the coordination and management of specialist advice including legal, financial and Australian Industry Capability.
You will be responsible for developing and managing a high performing team, developing and fostering productive relationships with stakeholders and clients, communicating with influence and driving for commercial outcomes that comply with Commonwealth Government legislation and policy requirements.
About our Team
We are recruiting in an exciting time for Defence across a range of positions in Procurement and Contracting between three Groups:
- Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG): CASG exists to meet the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) military equipment and supply requirements, identified by Defence and approved by Government. CASG manages a muti-billion dollar portfolio of complex, high-profile acquisitions and sustainment activities supporting armed forces.
- Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance Group (GWEO): GWEO’s mission is to deliver an Enterprise with a focus on domestic manufacture, long-range strike and uplifting our war stocks enabling the Australian Defence Force, in competition and conflict.
- Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Group (NSSG): NSSG is responsible for delivering and sustaining Australia’s naval capability – the ships and submarines – for Australia to be able to fight and win at sea.
We support tailored Professionalisation Pathways to support your development and career. As part of an integrated team you will work with capable, committed and diverse people.
Our Ideal Candidate
We are seeking skilled, experienced and dedicated commercial, contracting and procurement professionals who enjoy supporting complex commercial activities and are:
- Highly motivated and solutions focused.
- Able to lead, mentor and develop a team of integrated professionals to achieve results.
- Able to think critically, is an active listener and is an effective communicator.
- Able to understand the value of partnerships, work in a collaborative team environment and achieve shared objectives.
- Willing to challenge the traditional ways of doing business.
- Trustworthy, transparent and possesses the highest level of integrity.
- Confident when engaging with stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds and levels of seniority.
- Passionate about ongoing self-improvement and professional development.
If you are high performing, enjoy stakeholder engagement, and can lead and develop a team to achieve outcomes, this is the job for you!
Note: Preference will be given to candidates across Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth (in no specific order).
Application Closing Date: Monday 27 May, 2024
For further information please review the job information pack, reference D/04322/24 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=8C2231E9-43C3-6942-13C7-DABED3B25C8F.
