El 1 - Contract Manager

4 days ago


Canberra, Australia Australian Government Full time

$115,899 - $130,733 + 10% BDCP + up to 15.4% Superannuation
- Canberra - ACT, Laverton - VIC, Melbourne CBD - VIC, Sydney CBD - NSW

**The Role**
Within the Contract Management function an EL 1 Contract Manager is accountable under broad direction to perform and achieve complex to very complex contract management work within an integrated workforce. They will require an in-depth knowledge of and compliance with legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence’s mission and policy requirements.

An EL 1 Contract Manager will exercise a considerable degree of independence and perform a leadership role. They will exercise sound decision making and judgement to provide expert policy advice. They will have in-depth knowledge of the contract management function and are responsible for the development, implementation, compliance and review of policies and procedures relevant to their work within that function. They will engage in complex to very complex problem solving and issues management and may coordinate and perform detailed or sensitive projects that impact on strategic, political or operational outcomes for Defence.

This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in Defence as a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP). This 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. For further information, please contact the contact officer.

**About our Team**
Enterprise Technology Operations Branch (ETOB) delivers quality ICT services to Defence in support of military operations and corporate business. Our purposes and activities centre on supporting ICT operations and maintaining sustainable service levels to provide an effective ICT capability for our customers. ETOB’s role in supporting Joint Capabilities Group (JCG) is integral to the ADF’s role in the protection and projection of national power. Our role will enable Chief of Joint Capabilities (CJC) and Chief Information Officer (CIO) to provide Defence users with access to a secure, reliable and integrated information, communications and technology environment.

We are focused and committed to delivering the best ICT services, some of which include:
The duties of an EL 1 Contract Manager occupation in Defence include the following:

- Accountable for managing allocated resources, setting work area priorities, managing workflows, developing strategies and evaluating business outcomes.
- Accountable for managing and leading a team.
- Accountable for leading and undertaking procurement planning, tendering and contract formation and contract management activities while ensuring compliance with legislation, procurement policies, processes and procedures.
- Manage and provide clear direction and provide assistance where applicable in order to support contract management outcomes.
- Implement procurement related documentation.
- Design and implement mitigation strategies for the risks associated with contract management activities, supplier’s performance and compliance with mandatory requirements and suggest relevant improvement.
- Interpret and provide advice and assistance on complex to very complex procurement and contract management issues.
- Monitor and manage contract administration, performance and risks against the contract and contribute to appropriate action.



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