El 1 - Contract Manager

$108,195 - $122,044 (plus Super and BDCP)
- Canberra - ACT

**The Role**
Within the Contracting function an EL 1 Contracting Manager is accountable under broad direction to perform and achieve complex to very complex strategic procurement and contracting 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 procurement policy requirements.

An EL 1 Contracting Manager will exercise a considerable degree of independence and perform a leadership role. They will exercise sound decision making and judgement to provide expert procurement and contracting advice. They will have in-depth knowledge of the procurement function and are responsible for the development, implementation, compliance and review of procurement actions along with 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 procurement actions that impact on strategic, political or operational outcomes for Defence.

An EL 1 Contracting Manager is accountable to plan, lead and manage a range of human and physical resources and exercise the associated people and financial responsibilities to achieve business outcomes. They will manage one or more teams. They will develop and implement work plans, set performance indicators, and review individual, team and business performance, focusing on identifying opportunities for building team capability and continuous improvement. They will set work that align with the strategic objectives and communicate expected outcomes.

An EL 1 Contracting Manager will be responsible for actively managing key stakeholder relationships and will be required to identify relevant stakeholders’ expectations and concerns to develop and communicate methodologies and practices to achieve outcomes. They will be accountable to contribute towards ongoing self-improvement and professional development of their work area.

This position has people management responsibility and as such you will be required to exercise your people management skills and knowledge to lead a high performing and cohesive team.

**About our Team**
Security and Interoperability Delivery Branch (SIDB) delivers key and critical upgrades, enhancements and new capability within the ICT Security, Cyber Operations, Interoperability and Military Platform Integration. The System Development Management Office (SDMO), within SIDB, supports capability delivery teams with the standardisation of business controls, polices and processes in areas of procurement, finance and reporting.

The team is responsible for end to end delivery of all new procurement, contract change proposals, financial tracking, end of month reports, assistance with purchase orders, budgets and additional estimates. Additionally, the team is responsible for invoice processing which requires verification of deliverables against vendor invoices and the maintenance of travel register budgets and actual cost reconciliation.
- Accountable for accurate completion of procurement and contracting actions within agreed timeframes and quality requirements, share own expertise with others and guide and mentor less experienced employees.
- Accountable for providing advice and support to procurement planning, tendering and contract formation and contract management activities while ensuring compliance with legislation, procurement policies, processes and procedures.
- Accountable for managing allocated resources, setting work area priorities, managing workflows, developing strategies and evaluating business outcomes.
- Accountable for managing and leading a team, including providing clear and consistent communication, setting clear performance and behavioural standards, managing performance, delegating responsibility and guiding and developing people.
- Provide clear direction during the procurement lifecycle on contracting activities including coordination of legal and financial services.
- Review complex to very complex procurement and contracting correspondence including providing high level advice in relation to commercially sensitive reports, submissions, contract change proposals and other documents as required.
- Build, sustain and encourage productive working relationships with stakeholders to influence decisions and ensure alignment with broader Defence objectives.
- Analyse, identify and develop mitigation strategies for the risks associated with procurement and contracting activities, contract performance, and compliance with legislative and policy frameworks.
- Design and implement innovative solutions, consulting as appropriate on complex to very complex and strategic procurement contracting issues.

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