Aps 5 - Contract Officer

$78,143 - $83,700 (plus Super)
- Garden Island - NSW

**The Role**
An APS5 Contract Management Officer is accountable under limited direction to perform and achieve complex contract management work within an integrated workforce.

They are accountable to have and maintain a well-developed understanding of and compliance to relevant legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence’s mission and policy requirements.

An APS5 Contract Management Officer will be accountable for organising their workflow and making independent decisions relating to their area of responsibility. They will interpret and provide advice within the contract management function based on legislation, policy and procedures. They will undertake specialist research and analysis, conduct reviews and perform procedural and clerical support work to achieve results.

The APS5 Contract Management Officer will coordinate and contribute to the work of a team consistent to a work plan and provide advice and assistance on methods of task completion to team members. They may be a team coach or supervise a team and be accountable to set work priorities, allocate work, and manage workflows and performance. They are expected to be capable of reviewing and developing the quality of work undertaken by others and identifying opportunities for on-the-job training within a work unit.

The APS5 Contract Management Officer will be required to engage and communicate with stakeholders to identify, respond and provide advice on issues to achieve work unit and Defence outcomes. They will be accountable to contribute towards ongoing self-improvement and professional development.

**About our Team**
The Destroyer, Guided System Program Office (DDG SPO) is part of the Major Surface Ships Branch (MSS) within Maritime Systems Division (MSD) and the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG). DDG SPO leads the Destroyer Enterprise in sustaining the Hobart Class DDGs: HMAS Hobart (III), HMAS Brisbane (III) and HMAS Sydney (V).

You will be a valued member of the Commercial Team within DDG SPO which is strongly committed to value-adding to the business, and driving strategic efficiencies and innovation.

We are heading into an exciting time as we work towards alignment with Plan Galileo and the Future Maritime Sustainment Operating Models.

Reporting to the APS6 Contracts Officer, the APS5 position will be responsible for carrying out a range of contract management duties to support the Hobart Class DDGs.

Daily tasks will be varied as the team supports a broad range of functions such as Performance Management, Financial Management, Risk Management, Asset Management, CDRL Management, and Tech Data Management. As such you will be organised, demonstrate attention to detail, communicate effectively and be able to manage workflow whilst working in a dynamic and busy environment.

You will be a team player with excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills and the ability to liaise with a broad range of stakeholders, including contractors, APS and ADF members. You will also have highly developed written communication skills.

You will be someone who genuinely fosters a curiosity for innovative possibilities and an enthusiasm to learn and drive change in order to gain efficiencies.

You will display an ability to learn rapidly and adapt quickly to changing complex situations and uncertainty. Finally, you will be comfortable and confident taking ownership of outcomes and leading tasks to completion and success.

This is a desk-based position involving computer use and working with others towards shared goals in a collaborative team environment.

If you require further information please call the contact officer listed on the front of this Information Pack.

If you have the above competences and a strong personal drive to develop and contribute to Australia’s maritime capability, we look forward to hearing from you.