Commercial Officer

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Role Title: Commercial Officer

Role Title: Commercial Officer Role Description: Based out of Air Warfare Systems Program Office (AWSPO), this position will work under limited direction to perform and achieve moderately complex operations, administrative and commercial tasks within an integrated workforce. They will liaise with stakeholders of all levels, building good working relationships and providing a point of contact for all commercial enquiries.

Working within a greater commercial team and matrixed organisation, this position will support the following key deliverables:

- Contract development activities in accordance with the Capability Acquisition Sustainment (CASG) Business Management System and Commercial Policy are delivered and within schedule;

- Leading and supporting commercial elements of the capability lifecycle, including procurement planning, tendering and contract formation, contract management and closure of contracts ensuring compliance with legislation, procurement policies, processes and procedures across all contract development and management activities;

- Collaborating with other CASG entities such as Materiel Procurement Branch (MPB), Financial Investigative Services (FIS) / Commercial and Financial Analysis (CFA) / Defence Finance Group (DFG) and Defence Legal;

- Research commercial policy issues, legal investigation, technical and other requirements to support contract management outcomes;

- Supporting the Contact Management Officers and Contract Development Officers with mentoring, advice, providing guidance and assisting with training and personal development planning to grow commercial acumen of the team;

- Effective engagement of stakeholders and subject matter experts to facilitate outcomes (e.g. communicating effectively with areas of expertise);

- Mandatory policy compliance obligations and critical commercial risk and performance requirements are met;

- Aerospace Combat Systems (ACS) Branch tasks have been actioned in in the expected timeframe and efficient manner;

- Executive Leadership support requests are actioned in in the expected timeframe and a quality output.

Essential Requirements:

- appropriately qualified and demonstrated experience in business, legal and/or commercial management;

- comprehension of communication flows, resources, priorities, and workflows to meet business outcomes;

- the ability to consider risk and brief strategies for the risks associated with contract development and management activities, supplier performance and compliance.

Required Security Clearance Level: NV1

Location: RAAF Base Williamtown (near Newcastle Airport)

Weekly Hours: Monday to Friday / 40 hours per week

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