Contract Management Officer

The Role

An opportunity exists at the APS 6 level to provide contract management and procurement support for Army - Forces Command Headquarters and Units.

The successful applicant will be responsible for: 

• Providing contract management support and timely, accurate advice across the procurement life cycle for procurement activities, including supporting procurement planning, preparation of compliant procurement documentation and undertaking evaluation activities.
• Promoting compliance with procurement policies, connected policies and legislation, i.e. Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs), Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP), Public Governance, Performance and Accountability (PGPA) Act.
• Liaising and collaborating regularly with key stakeholders in relation to ongoing and upcoming procurements.  
• Preparing a range of written materials including various reports, briefs and correspondence to both internal and external stakeholders.  
• Promoting a client focused culture within the team and the ability to prioritise own workload, meet tight deadlines, display a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.  
• Performing ad-hoc duties as required.

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

The Headquarters Forces Command Contract Management Cell is responsible the management of all Standing Offers and Contracts across the Army Training Enterprise. The Cell consists of a number of positions in Sydney, Melbourne and Wodonga focusing on achieving quality commercial training outcomes for Army Collective and Individual Training.

Our Ideal Candidate

Headquarters Forces Command is seeking a contract management professional with experience in establishing and managing complex contracts, and who possess:

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills to interpret recommend and provide advice on complex commercial issues ensuring compliance with legislation, procurement policies and procedures.
• An ability to understand and apply legal principles, legislative and mandatory policy compliance obligations and critical commercial risk and performance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, to deliver procurement related documentation including correspondence, reports, plans, strategies, performance reviews, approaches to market, contracts and contract change proposals, and other commercial documentation.
• Flexibility and adaptability, and a willingness to lead change initiatives and challenge traditional ways of doing business.
• Trustworthiness and integrity at the highest level. 
• The ability to engage and negotiate with diverse stakeholders including customers, commercial suppliers and subject matter experts.

Security Clearance:

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 1”.

The Department of Defence employs around 18,000 Australian Public Service (APS) employees. Defence APS employees work in a wide variety of critical roles, Australia wide, enabling our three services Navy, Army and Air Force, to do their job. Defence has a range of Australian Public Service (APS) career opportunities that offer interesting, challenging, and unique work. Our workforce includes administrative support, accountants, intelligence analysts, engineers, policy advisors, graphic designers, lawyers, social workers, IT specialists and contract managers to name a few. We offer a rewarding career that includes professional development, work-life balance, recognition, a flexible and supportive work environment and a diverse workforce. To find out more about a career with Defence please visit https://www.defence.gov.au/jobs-careers