Aps 5 - Contract Officer

$86,887 - $93,066 + 10% BDCP + up to 15.4% Superannuation
- Richmond - NSW

**The Role**
The Contract Officer provides critical contract support to the C-27J Spartan, C-130J Hercules and Propulsions platforms. The role is responsible for conducting a wide range of commercial support functions, including the service delivery of contract documentation associated with contract change proposals, export controls, technical data and intellectual property, and governance and assurance activities.

You will be responsible for:

- Assisting with procurement planning, contract formation and contract management activities, ensuring compliance with legislation, procurement policies, processes and procedures.
- Drafting and delivering procurement and contracting documentation including templates, correspondence, reports, submissions, contract change proposals and other procurement and contract management documentation.
- Reviewing contracted services and documentation to ensure and verify correct charges and payments are applied.
- Analysing and evaluating cost estimates in the development of contractual artefacts including price variation submissions.
- Providing advice in relation to procurement, contracting, financial and administrative policies with a strong emphasis on compliance, governance and assurance.

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 Collective Agreement (DECA), for positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to Defence capability. For further information, please contact the contact officer.

**About our Team**
ALSPO delivers RAAF capabilities to support combat, humanitarian, diplomatic and peace-keeping operations. Our platforms and projects provide Air Mobility to delivery sustainment services for the C-130J Hercules and C-27J Spartan aircraft. Founded on a strong Air Force legacy ALSPO is resourced by ADF, APS and contracted support. The Defence Values underpin our behaviours and the organisation prides itself on an inclusive service delivery model.

The team is resilient, adaptive and culturally capable and every individual acts with purpose for Defence and the nation. Our service values are the foundation to our identity. Our team operates from RAAF Richmond; supportive of flexible work arrangements the position has the responsibility of being customer and personnel centric and will be required to work predominantly in location in Western Sydney. You will be at the cutting edge of innovation in Defence, supported by tailored Professionalisation Pathways to support your development and unique and varied career opportunities.

Our people are capable, committed and diverse. We support an inclusive culture that emphasises respect and collaboration. Being an APS member, you are entitled to leading health and safety initiatives and wellbeing opportunities. Onsite you can make use of base facilities including the gym, squash, tennis and basketball courts, pool and cinema. We highly encourage applicants to discuss the role with the contact officer.

As part of a dedicated team providing services to the acquisition, transition and sustainment of the Air Lift and Training Systems capabilities, we are looking for someone with strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to respond appropriately to pressures and changing priorities, you will be able to demonstrate:

- Strong written and oral communication skills, including report writing.
- Excellent communication skills and relationship management skills.
- The ability to influence, negotiate and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
- An understanding of financial, costing and/or budgeting.
- A strong work ethic and a commitment to teamwork.
- Excellent organisation and time management with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Knowledge and experience in procurement and contracting systems.
- The ability to respond flexibly to changing situations, including using sound judgement under pressure.