Aps 6 - Contract Management Officer

$91,702 - $104,753 + 10% BDCP + up to 15.4% Superannuation
- Paddington - NSW

**The Role**
An opportunity exists at the APS 6 level to provide contract management and procurement support for Army - Forces Command Headquarters and Units.

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

- Providing contract management support and timely, accurate advice across the procurement life cycle for procurement activities, including supporting procurement planning, preparation of compliant procurement documentation and undertaking evaluation activities.
- Promoting compliance with procurement policies, connected policies and legislation, i.e. Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs), Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP), Public Governance, Performance and Accountability (PGPA) Act.
- Liaising and collaborating regularly with key stakeholders in relation to ongoing and upcoming procurements.
- Preparing a range of written materials including various reports, briefs and correspondence to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Promoting a client focused culture within the team and the ability to prioritise own workload, meet tight deadlines, display a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Performing ad-hoc duties as required.

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**
The Headquarters Forces Command Contract Management Cell is responsible the management of all Standing Offers and Contracts across the Army Training Enterprise. The Cell consists of a number of positions in Sydney, Melbourne and Wodonga focusing on achieving quality commercial training outcomes for Army Collective and Individual Training.

Headquarters Forces Command is seeking a contract management professional with experience in establishing and managing complex contracts, and who possess:

- Demonstrated problem-solving skills to interpret, recommend and provide advice on complex commercial issues ensuring compliance with legislation, procurement policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, to deliver procurement related documentation including correspondence, reports, plans, strategies, performance reviews, approaches to market, contracts and contract change proposals, and other commercial documentation.
- Flexibility and adaptability, and a willingness to lead change initiatives and challenge traditional ways of doing business.
- Trustworthiness and integrity at the highest level.
- Sound Commonwealth Procurement experience, including but not limited to the Commonwealth Procurement Rules and Procurement Connected Policies or transferable skills and the ability to quickly acquire.
- Effective whole of life cost management including commitment of funds, processing invoices and cost reporting.
- Effective time management skills including the ability to prioritise competing workloads, meet tight deadlines with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and client service skills.
- Strong customer and stakeholder focus, with the ability to build and sustain internal and external relationships to achieve outcomes.
- Contribute to a high performing and harmonious team environment.
- Be willing to undertake formal and informal training to further develop your procurement skills.