Defence is committed to supporting workplace flexibility. Please contact the contact officer for further details.Learn how a merit list or pool may be usedApplicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool. If the applicant agrees, the results may be shared with other Australian Public Service (APS) agencies for filling similar roles. Applicants may be offered a future role, without the need to reapply. A merit list or pool may be used for up to 18 months.This merit list or pool may be used to fill other vacancies in Canberra, Melbourne.For more information about Merit Lists or Merit Pools please go to APSC's website - The APS Merit Principle.The RoleCapability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG) Commercial Division is seeking talented and experienced commercial, procurement, and contracting leaders who are passionate about all things procurement and contracting.As an EL 2 Contracting Director within the Commercial Division, you will be leading, developing, and managing a team of procurement and contracting professionals, and driving innovative commercial outcomes across a wide range of roles, which may include:Working across the Defence enterprise, including closely with Defence capability acquisition and sustainment projects or business areas to provide timely high-quality commercial, contracting, and procurement advice and guidance on complex strategic procurement matters in conjunction with specialist teams.Leading the development and implementation of commercial policy and templates in consultation with various key stakeholders, to ensure compliance with the relevant legal, policy, and legislative requirements.Leading the Division's legislated procurement and contracting reporting obligations, with a focus on Defence's commercial information and reporting systems and data.You will have access to a range of professionalisation opportunities to help enhance your skills, leadership, and expertise.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 TeamCommercial Division is responsible for the procurement and contracting function for Defence and provides a wide range of commercial services to Defence and external Government stakeholders.Commercial Division provides commercial support to all Groups and Services across Defence including major delivery organisations (Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group, Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Group, and Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordinance Group). This includes support to high-value, highly complex procurements and commercial activities.Commercial Division also is responsible for managing critical enablers to procurement and contracting including Defence procurement policies, templates, guidance, professionalisation, systems, reporting, and major panels.Defence is undertaking significant procurement reform which Commercial Division is leading.Commercial Division provides a great opportunity to be involved or lead the most significant and complex procurements, not only in Defence but also across the whole-of-Australian Government.If you are looking to start your Defence commercial journey, or are an experienced commercial professional, apply now to create your new career pathway within Commercial Division.Our Ideal CandidateOur ideal candidate is:Highly motivated and solutions-focused;Able to lead and mentor a team of integrated professionals across multiple priorities to achieve results;Passionate about ongoing self-improvement and professional development as well as managing the professional development of your staff;Able to use initiative, analyse information and apply critical thinking, to propose actions and activities that align with strategic priorities;Able to work under pressure to achieve deadlines without compromising on quality;Able to confidently engage and effectively communicate with stakeholders from various backgrounds and levels of seniority via any medium (verbal, written, etc.); andHas a sound understanding of the Commonwealth Procurement Framework.Security Clearance:Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at "Negative Vetting Level 1".RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme, you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability.Getting to know the Department of DefenceThe 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.
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