Aps 6 - Contracting Officer

$95,187 - $108,734 + 10% BDCP + up to 15.4% Superannuation
- Henderson - WA

**The Role**
Within the Contract Management function an APS 6 Contract Management Officer is accountable under broad direction to perform and achieve complex contract management work within an integrated workforce. They are accountable to ensure they have knowledge of and compliance with legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence’s mission and policy requirements.

An APS 6 Contract Management Officer may be a team coach or lead a team and be accountable to set work priorities and manage workflows. They are expected to be capable of building team capability through coaching, feedback and developing the quality of work undertaken by others within a work unit. They may exercise the associated people and financial responsibilities to achieve work unit outcomes.

An APS 6 Contract Management Officer will have considerable level of stakeholder engagement and will liaise with stakeholders in relation to complex or difficult issues. They will be required to identify, anticipate and respond to stakeholders’ needs and expectations to achieve work unit and Defence outcomes. They will be accountable to contribute towards ongoing self-improvement and professional development.

Duties include:

- Assistance to manage, monitor, assess and report on contractor performance.
- Develop request for quotation and tasking statements, utilise standing offer panels and evaluate supplier submissions.
- Provide guidance, advice and support services throughout the procurement lifecycle of contracting activities including the coordination of legal and financial services.
- Review and assess commercial documentation.
- Develop and/or amend contract change proposals and purchase orders.
- Perform contract governance and financial reporting activities.
- Conduct the cost review and coordinate the payment clearances of supplier invoices.

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 Henderson Consolidation Taskforce was established in July 2024. The intent will be that the Taskforce will transition into a new Henderson Consolidation Branch, under the Patrol Boats and Specialist Ships Division within Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Group (NSSG). The APS 6 Contracting Officer role is one of many new APS positions that have been established in support of Henderson Consolidation.

This is an exciting and complex environment, offering a rewarding career in one of the most dynamic organisations within NSSG. You will enjoy Australian Public Service conditions, which include an attractive salary package and flexible, family-friendly working arrangements. Our staff have access to flexible working hours with opportunities for part-time.
- Background in complex commercial transactions and policy, procurement and contract management.
- Solid commercial acumen with a demonstrated understanding of contract fundamentals and supplier relationship management.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a work environment often under time pressures.
- Effective problem solving and organisational skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to meet stakeholder expectations and to achieve outcomes.
- Critical thinking skills, with the ability to be assertive in decision making.
- Act with confidence, professionalism and the highest level of integrity when engaging with all stakeholders.
- Ability to adapt and reprioritise work in accordance with changing priorities to meet deadlines.