$91,702 - $104,753 + 10% BDCP + up to 15.4% Superannuation
Brindabella Park - ACT
The Role
The Satellite Communications Systems Program Office (SATCOMSPO) Contract Management Officer will be accountable for procurement planning, tendering, contract formation and contract management activities, ensuring compliance with legislation, procurement policies, processes and procedures.
They will provide advice, direction, assistance and services for procurement policy, technical, commercial, legal, financial investigation and other requirements to support contract management outcomes, as well as using experience to deliver procurement related documentation including templates, schedule, correspondence, reports, submissions, plans and strategies, risk and performance reviews, contract change proposals and other contract management documentation.
This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in Defence as a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP).
For further information, please contact the contact officer.
About our Team
Satellite Communications Systems Program Office (SATCOMSPO), within Space Systems Branch, works in partnership with Industry to deliver satellite communication technology equipment and services to customers across Defence in sustainment and operational environments.
Space Systems Branch acquires and sustains SATCOM systems, and is a trusted advisor of SATCOM systems for the Australian Defence Organisation.
The team comprises professionals from various disciplines including project management, engineering, commercial, and logistics.
This multi-disciplinary team is composed of highly skilled and motivated Australian Public Service, Australian Defence Force and contracted personnel.
The team works from Brindabella Park offices in Canberra and maintains close collaboration with other parts of Defence and other Government Agencies.
Working closely with the SATCOMSPO EL 1 Contracting Manager, the Contract Management Officer will monitor and manage contract administration, performance and risks against contracts and contribute to appropriate action.
As part of the Business Operations Team who provide cross-functional service delivery across the System Program Office (SPO), this role is exposed to interesting and exciting satellite communications capability by directly supporting project and sustainment teams.
Our Ideal Candidate
Our Ideal Candidate will:
Seek, interpret and provide advice and assistance on complex procurement and contract management activities;
Build and sustain productive relationships with staff and team members and actively participate in teamwork and group activities;
Engage and negotiate with clients and stakeholders and respond to complex enquiries and contract management issues, taking the initiative to identify alternative courses of action where necessary;
Apply legal principles, legislative and policy compliance obligations and critical commercial risk and performance requirements related to procurement and contract management;
Be able to work independently with the opportunity for reasonable autonomy and accountability for the achievement of outcomes of their work;
Exercise both initiative and judgement in the interpretation of policy and in the application of practices and procedures; and
Provide detailed contract management technical, professional and policy advice in relation to complex work and contribute to strategic planning, program and project management and policy development.
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