Aps 6 - Commercial / Export Controls Officer

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

**The Role**
As the APS 6 Commercial Officer within ACSPO, you will be responsible for providing informed advice and support to Australian F-35 Program stakeholders on all matters of export control and commercial activities.
This is to ensure compliance with Australian and US Export control regulations, the global Joint Strike fighter (JSF) Cooperative Program and Defence Procurement Guidelines. You will work closely with Australian F-35 Program members, both within Joint Strike Fighter Branch (JSFB) and ACSPO to manage relevant US export control agreements and licenses.

This will entail management of the Australian F-35 Agreements Register, coordination of Subject Matter Expert reviews, conduct of policy reviews and the provision of feedback to the Australian Embassy in the US. In addition, you will assist in the control of access to ACSPO electronic files library and F-35 Program information through assessment of individual access authority, coordination of personnel information, upkeep of the access register/database, and by ensuring the execution of appropriate agreements as required.

Within this role, you will:

- Report to the Commercial Manager and be accountable for managing all ACSPO export control business, consistent with Defence policy and export controls management framework;
- Be required to support procurement and commercial activities, by being involved in the development and management of various procurement tasks such as; tendering, contract formation, negotiation and implementation; and
- Must also be prepared to support the Commercial Manager in any other commercial activities as directed.

This role is critical to enable Defence to achieve the optimal commercial and capability outcomes to meet its objectives, which will therefore maximise value for money investment returns, as well as meeting legislative and mandatory policy requirements.

The additional payment is a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP) which enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the rate of salary otherwise payable under the Enterprise Agreement (EA) to some or all of the jobs within a critical occupation(s) or discipline within a workplace. Applicants engaged into a BDCP position must consider the following. BDCPs provide remuneration in addition to the Defence Enterprise Agreement (EA).

**About our Team**
ACSPO organisationally sits in the Aerospace Systems Combat Branch, under Aerospace Systems Division in CASG, within the Department of Defence. ACSPO is the aviation asset management in-service support agency for the Australian F-35A Lightning II Air System. ACSPO engages with local, regional and international enterprise partners and suppliers of the F-35 Global Program; consisting of both foreign governments and industry, to provide sustainment support for the Capability Manager, the Royal Australian Air Force.

ACSPO is based at RAAF Williamtown in NSW, and supports the Australian F-35A fleet. The F35A aircraft are currently based at RAAF Williamtown; however, towards the end of 2021 there will also be a squadron based at RAAF Tindal in the Northern Territory.

The primary focus for ACSPO is governing across the Australian F-35A Air Combat Capability. This includes the ongoing management, execution and continuous improvement of the various governance frameworks, processes and procedures in order to provide leading aviation asset management. Accepting transition of the remaining governance and asset management functions from the F-35A acquisition organisation also remains a priority for ACSPO.
- An understanding of US export control regulations and compliance requirements or is able to quickly acquire such understanding as demonstrated through previous experience;
- Sound commercial experience in procurement and contracting; in order to effectively support the required export controls and commercial activities across the procurement lifecycle;
- The ability to develop complex export controls strategies and related management systems and documentation;
- Exhibited commercial acumen and knowledge in interpreting and advising on legislation, policies and complex export controls matters, such as licensing and agreements;
- Familiarity in driving innovation and continuous improvement of processes.

We are also looking for someone with initiative, strong organisational skills, is task focused, and has the ability to respond appropriately to pressures and changing priorities.

Very importantly, we are looking for someone with exceptional leadership skills.

This person will also have excellent interpersonal skills with a passion for providing efficient and effective export controls and commercial management practices and procedures.

The need to be flexible, adaptable, innovative, driven to succeed and confident in your abilities to work autonomously is critical to your success as the APS 6 Commercial Officer. Your will