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The Role
The Air Lift Systems Program Office (ALSPO) is seeking an APS EL 1 Product Manager to join our Supplier Performance team within the C-130J Hercules Asset Management Units. You will be responsible for the financial management of the sustainment budget and contract management activities in a complex Defence sustainment environment and in accordance with Commonwealth legislative and policy requirements.
You will work closely with a diverse range of stakeholders to achieve sustainment capability outcomes, through both the implementation of effective contracting arrangements and the ongoing management of these arrangements. In addition, you will be responsible for providing advice to stakeholders on a range of contract issues to improve value for money and minimise legal and commercial risks. As a leader, you will support and motivate your team to come together and excel in order to achieve organisational objectives, whilst continuing to pursue your own self-development goals.
About our Team
Air Lift Systems Program Office (ALSPO) is a business unit within the Airlift and Tanker Systems (ATS) branch of Aerospace Systems Division (ASD) within Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG). ALSPO is the in-service support agency responsible for sustaining and enhancing the RAAF's C-130J Hercules and C-27J Spartan aircraft. ALSPO, in partnership with industry, exists to support the RAAF's Air Mobility Group achieve its mission by providing effective sustainment support solutions.
The Hercules Asset Management Unit is a highly capable and professional team operating in a dynamic integrated ADF and APS work environment. Building and maintaining cooperative and collaborative relationships are fundamental to our success.
Located in Greater Western Sydney at RAAF Base Richmond, an hour west of Sydney, the Base has an employee accessible gym, tennis and squash court, pool and cinema. ALSPO prides itself on having a strong wellbeing and culture program available and flexible work arrangements can be negotiated.
Our Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a motivated individual with demonstrated contracting and finance skills, along with an ability to understand and apply relevant legislation and policy. You may have experience working in similar roles and/or fields such as tendering, developing proposals, managing contracts, administering financial accounts or product / project management.
Our ideal candidate should:
- Be customer-focused with excellent communication skills including the ability to write complex documents.
- Show initiative and solve problems with limited guidance.
- Engage with stakeholders in a proactive and collaborative manner to build positive relationships.
- Achieve results.
To succeed in this role, you will possess the following skills and knowledge:
- Financial Management experience
- Understanding of Contract management processes and practices.
- High level stakeholder management.
- People leadership experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to shifting priorities and compressed timelines.
- Analytical and collaborative problem solving skills.
