Aps 5 - Commercial Support Officer

$80,487 - $86,211 (plus Super + BDCP)
- Williamtown - NSW

**The Role**
Air Warfare Systems Program Office (AWSPO) are leaders of collaborative and innovative Enterprises, to deliver air warfare capability and outcomes. We plan, acquire and sustain capability for National Defence. AWSPO understands that our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing a fulfilling and rewarding experience at work.
As an APS 5 Commercial Officer, you are an integral part of the commercial function within AWSPO. We are looking for someone with strong leadership, problem solving and communication skills with a background in procurement and contract development, management and governance. The role includes the performance of contract and commercial: planning, management, s, performance monitoring, and risk management in association with agreements and activities.
An APS 5 Commercial Officer performs commercial work within an integrated and diverse workforce. They need to develop and maintain an understanding of legislative frameworks, government decision-making process, Defence procedures and Defence’s mission and policy requirements in addition to general commercial acumen.
As an APS 5 Commercial Officer, you will organise your workflow and make independent decisions relating to your area of responsibility. You will interpret and provide advice within the commercial function based on legislation, policy and procedures. You will also undertake specialist research and analysis conduct reviews and perform procedural and clerical support work to achieve results.
As an APS 5 Commercial Officer, you will coordinate and contribute to a team consistent with a work plan and provide advice and assistance on methods of task completion to team members. You may be a team coach or supervise a team and be required to set work priorities, allocate work, and manage workflows and performance. You are expected to be capable of reviewing and developing the quality of work undertaken by others and identifying opportunities for on-the-job training within a work unit.
As an APS5 Commercial Officer, you will engage and communicate with stakeholders to identify, respond and provide advice on issues to achieve work unit and Defence outcomes. You will contribute towards ongoing self-improvement and professional development.
The Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP) is an additional payment that 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**
Air Warfare Systems Program Office (AWSPO) is an integrated work environment located at RAAF Base Williamtown in the beautiful Port Stephens region of NSW. You will have access to beaches and the local lakes and rivers. Take a short drive to the Barrington Top Mountains for hiking and the Hunter Valley for vineyards and entertainment venues. Explore the beautiful city of Newcastle with its countless wonderful cafés and restaurants.

As our people are our greatest asset, you can be assured you will be supported to innovate, create value, and proudly play a meaningful role, finding your sense of purpose. We offer a flexible, engaging and supportive setting that focuses on development and support of its employees. Grow your career in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Within Aerospace Systems Division, AWSPO leads and manages a program portfolio of highly complex projects and products in support of Air Force capability. This includes the management of acquisition projects in various phases of the capability life cycle including the AIR5438 Phase 2 Lead-In Fighter Capability Upgrade program. AWSPO, in partnership with industry, also manage three sustainment products: the 127 Hawk Lead-In Fighter, which supports air combat operations through aircraft and off-aircraft systems, delivering aircrew introductory fighter training; Advanced Training and Test Environment (ATTE), which improves Air Force lethality and survivability through the delivery of a threat representative training environment; and the Combat Control Capability Program, which supports combat control operations through the coordination, provisioning and sustainment of combat equipment.

Employees can access flexible working arrangements to support work life balance and an attractive remuneration package with a generous superannuation contribution of 15.4%.
- Demonstrated ability to be an effective team member;
- Demonstrated highly effective interpersonal written and oral communication skills, including string emotional intelligence, resilience and adaptability;
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve, create solutions, influence, negotiate and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels;