The Role
We are seeking to recruit talented APS5 Procurement and Contracting Officers who can drive innovative commercial outcomes across a wide range of major Australian Defence Force (ADF) capability acquisition and sustainment projects.
As an APS5 Contracting Officer, you will be supporting the provision of commercial, contracting and procurement advice and support into commercial strategies, development of Approach to Market documentation, conduct of procurements, including evaluation, negotiation and probity support as well as commercial support in relation to contract management issues and risks. In addition, you will be assisting with the coordination and management of specialist advice and guidance.
You will be contributing to a high performing team, supporting productive relationships with stakeholders and clients, communicating effectively and supporting commercial outcomes that comply with Commonwealth Government legislation and policy requirements.
You will have access to various professionalisation opportunities to help enhance your skills, leadership and expertise.
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
Our ideal candidate/s are:
- Highly motivated and solutions focused.
- 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.
- Trustworthy, transparent and possesses the highest level of integrity.
- Customer service focused and confident when engaging with stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds and levels of seniority.
- Passionate about ongoing self-improvement and professional development.
Our ideal candidates love a challenge and pro-active self-starters who take pride in their work, their ability to problem-solve, and responsiveness to changing workplace objectives, pressures, and priorities.
If you enjoy collaborating in an integrated team environment and want to develop and enhance your commercial skills, 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/04336/24 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=28A55A3E-5D5F-A4DB-4AB5-DABED3DFCCAE