Commercial Manager lvl3 SEA

3 weeks ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Softtest Pays Full time
Job Description and Requirements

This role plays a crucial part in ensuring existing contracts are executed according to contractual requirements and baseline performance metrics.

A high level of experience in negotiation and stakeholder engagement is vital for success in this position.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Developing, implementing, and maintaining the Contract Management Plan, including necessary tools, processes, and systems.
  • Monitoring and reporting the Contractor's performance against its contractual obligations, including on-time CDRL deliveries, and expediting as required.
  • Ensuring contract delivery aligns with Commonwealth and Defence Policy.
  • Representing the project at key contract meetings.
  • Managing the timely review of contract deliverables (CDRLs, milestone certification, invoices etc.), tracking, and expediting as needed.
  • Initiating Commonwealth Contract Change Proposals (CCPs) as required, and managing the Commonwealth's timely response to Contractor-initiated CCPs in accordance with the Contract.
  • Implementing and maintaining liability risk assessments and identifying commercial risks and treatment methodologies.
  • Proactively monitoring and recording Contract-related issues to ensure swift resolution or escalation when necessary.
  • Maintaining a log of formal correspondence and dealing with it in a timely manner.
  • Supporting the resolution of contractual claims and disputes.
  • Participating in contract workshops and forums as required.

This role will also involve elements of procurement in line with appropriate policies, capability requirements, and best practice.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in:

  • Development of procurement plans and significant input into the conduct of continuous capability development and deployment paradigm.
  • Ensuring contract requirements align with Commonwealth and Defence Policy.
  • Appropriate management of probity and procurement evaluation.
  • Risk Management of contracts, including identification, analysis, treatment strategies, monitoring, and reporting of contract management risks.

The role will also entail:

  • Providing Commercial advice and guidance to delegates and stakeholders.
  • Experience in managing key stakeholder relationships and providing Commercial advice and guidance specifically in relation to procurement and contract management.

To succeed in this role, the following skills/knowledge are essential:

  • Excellent Communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Extensive knowledge of Commonwealth procurement regulations and policies such as the PGPA Act, procurement connected policies, Commonwealth Procurement Rules, etc.
  • Ability to work in a team and independently.
  • Experience in ASDEFCON suite of contracting templates or equivalent complex contracting documentation.
  • Previous experience in the CASG / Defence.
Qualifications

Formal contracting qualifications (e.g. Certificate IV in Contracting and Procurement) highly desirable.

Highly desirable: Previous experience in the CASG / Defence.

Required Skills:

Contract Management, Analysis, Templates, Metrics, Deliverables, Deliveries, Workshops, Government, Risk Management, Procurement, Negotiation, Regulations, Documentation, Communication, Management.



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