El 1 - Assistant Director Commercial

2 weeks ago


Canberra, Australia Australian Government Department of Defence Full time

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

**The Role**
This position:

- Undertakes complex contract management and contract administration work, provides advice and assistance on complex policy, procurement and contract management issues, assists in the development of procurement documentation and is at the front line of engagement with stakeholders.
- Is accountable to undertake complex to very complex contract management activities and implement procurement activities that comply with legislative and policy frameworks.
- Works within a framework of legislation, established principles, work practices and procedures in accordance with Defences mission and business objectives.
- Is accountable to plan, lead and manage a range of resources to achieve business objectives.
- Takes initiative for achieving outcomes, progressing work, reviewing team and business performance and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. Sets work tasks that align with the strategic objectives and communicate expected outcomes.
- Has people management responsibility and is required to exercise people management skills/knowledge to lead a high performing and cohesive team.

**About our Team**
The SEA5000 Phase 1 - Hunter Class Frigate project, within Ships Division, is responsible for the delivery of nine Future Frigates and plays a significant role in the government’s plan to create a continuous naval shipbuilding industry. To achieve this, the Defence organisation requires a skilled and talented workforce, that is solution focused and outcome driven to deliver on this critical Government agenda.

The position offered provides a range of exciting opportunities in the Commercial Directorate on one of the biggest Defence and Government procurements. This work is challenging and requires a degree of flexibility, innovation, and considerable collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders (including the prime contractor) in order to achieve the capability requirements effectively and efficiently.
- 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.
- Demonstrate sound leadership to bring out the best in and motivate a small but high performing team.
- Exercise a considerable degree of independence and use sound decision-making and judgement to provide expert advice.
- Demonstrate your ability to build, maintain and influence key stakeholders in order to achieve effective strategic outcomes.
- Implement and manage a variety of business and reporting requirements.
- Demonstrate superior analytical skills, with motivation to be innovative, and challenge traditional ways of conducting business.
- Be passionate about ongoing self-improvement, and professional development for your staff.



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