Contracting Officers

4 days ago

Russell, Australia Australian Government Department of Defence Full time


The Role
Non-Material Procurement Branch is looking for procurement or contracting professionals to fill various positions in Canberra. APS 6 Contract Management Officer is accountable under broad direction to perform and achieve complex contract management work within an integrated workforce. They are accountable to ensure they have knowledge of and compliance with legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence’s mission and policy requirements. APS 6 Contracting Officers will have a considerable level of stakeholder engagement and will work independently with reasonable autonomy and accountability to achieve outcomes

Duties include the provision of commercial, contracting and procurement advice and customer support towards the development of a range of procurement documentation. They may lead a team and required to set work priorities and manage workflows. They are expected to be capable of building team capability through coaching, feedback and developing the quality of work undertaken by others, and contribute towards ongoing self-improvement and professional development.

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

About our Team
Non-Material Procurement (NMP) Branch comprises commercial specialists assisting Defence customers in achieving value for money and effective, defensible outcomes while complying with relevant legal, policy, and legislative requirements. This includes providing advice and support on probity issues. Our product and service offerings facilitate the internal operations of Defence, support non-material fundamental inputs to capability for the ADF, and provide the necessary corporate and domestic products and services required by Defence. 

We are currently recruiting for multiple positions across our various directorates in Canberra, each of which plays a vital role in supporting Defence capabilities, Corporate Panels Directorate: The Corporate Panels Directorate is responsible for managing procurement, panel management and category management functions to achieve Defence capability outcomes. The team oversees a variety of panels and standing offers, facilitating the relocation, repair, replacement, and provision of new office machines across Defence. In these roles, you will supply solutions to the entire Defence organization, collaborating closely with end-users to achieve sustainable results. The team also assists business areas with panel and product information requests, complaint resolution, and the supply of various products and services. 

Directorate Commercial Information Solutions: This directorate leads business improvement initiatives and projects to enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and economy of procurement practices with available technology, particularly integrating AusTender into the process. The team provides helpdesk support, ensures compliance with AusTender reporting guidelines, and educates Defence staff on reporting requirements and obligations. These positions offer visibility across the full scope of Defence procurement, playing a key role in maintaining quality and assurance to prevent the release of sensitive or damaging information. 

Defence Support Services: The SPPMO Directorate performs two main strategic functions, managing the Major Service Panel for CASG, NSSG and GWEO, and the refresh of the Defence Support Services Panel. The Panels provide strategic capability to Defence for facilities acquisition and sustainment, and above-the-line services. The work environment is challenging and exciting, providing unique opportunities for both professional growth and influencing how Defence operates at the Enterprise level. 

Defence Digital Group Directorate: The Defence Digital Group Directorate provides procurement and commercial advice for small and large enterprise ICT-related projects delivered by the Defence Digital Group. With a strong customer service focus, the directorate directly assists project teams with procurement planning, tender preparation, tender evaluation, probity, and contract planning.

Our Ideal Candidate
 Our ideal candidate will have experience in complex contract management and contract administration work, be able to provide sound commercial and procurement advice, assistance on complex policy, procurement and contract management issues, and be the front line of engagement with stakeholders. They will have leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to manage a small team and work in a dynamic, diverse environment requiring a number of key skills including: 

Skills and experience in engaging and negotiating with diverse stakeholders including customers, commercial suppliers and subject matter experts. Strong written communication skills to deliver procurement related documentation including templates, correspondence, reports, plans, strategies, performance reviews, contract change proposals, and other commercial related documentation. Demonstrated problem-solving skills to interpret recommend and provide advice on complex commercial issues ensuring compliance with legislation, procurement policies and procedures.

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