Senior Contracting Director

1 month ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia APS Full time

About the Role



Commercial Division is responsible for the procurement and contracting function for Defence and provides a wide range of commercial services to Defence and external Government stakeholders.



The Role will be leading, developing and managing a team of procurement and contracting professionals, and driving innovative commercial outcomes across a wide range of roles, which may include:





  • Working across the Defence enterprise, including closely with Defence capability acquisition and sustainment projects or business areas to provide timely high quality commercial, contracting and procurement advice and guidance on complex strategic procurements matters in conjunction with specialist teams.

  • Leading the development and implementation of commercial policy and templates in consultation with various key stakeholders, to ensure compliance with the relevant legal, policy and legislative requirements.

  • Leading the Division's legislated procurement and contracting reporting obligations, with a focus on Defence's commercial information and reporting systems and data.



You will have access to a range of professionalisation opportunities to help enhance your skills, leadership and expertise.



This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in Defence as a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP), which enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the base salary otherwise payable under the Defence Enterprise Agreement (DEA), for positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to Defence capability.



About Our Team



Commercial Division provides commercial support to all Groups and Services across Defence, including major delivery organisations, and is responsible for managing critical enablers to procurement and contracting.



Defence is undertaking significant procurement reform, which Commercial Division is leading.



Our Ideal Candidate is:





  • Highly motivated and solutions focused;

  • Able to lead and mentor a team of integrated professionals across multiple priorities to achieve results;

  • Passionate about ongoing self-improvement and professional development as well as managing the professional development of your staff;

  • Able to use initiative, analyse information and apply critical thinking, to propose actions and activities that align with strategic priorities;

  • Able to work under pressure to achieve deadlines without compromising on quality;

  • Able to confidently engage and effectively communicate with stakeholders from various backgrounds and levels of seniority via any medium;

  • Has a sound understanding of the Commonwealth Procurement Framework.

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