Contracting Officer

The RoleThis role is located in Harman – ACT. In this role your duties may include:Assist in the support and development of the commercial teamProvide advice and support to procurement and contracting activities across HQJOC. This requiring an understanding and ability to provide advice on the procurement process, commercial risk, legal and contract performance.Coordination and support of regular reporting (ie. finance, contract effectiveness, modern slavery). Work collaboratively with vendors and SME's (internal and external) to ensure all requirements are met.Support the management and transition of the Simulation Support Panel (SSP) to the Defence Support Services (DSS) Panel.Assist in the development and implementation of strategies for managing current and future commercial matters. Including contract management governance.Ensure compliance with Commonwealth and Defence policy across all procurement and contracting activities.Coordination of communication to personnel regarding any changes to procurement and contract management policy and procedures. 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 TeamThe J7 Executive Team has a key role in the raise & sustain of the J7 Training & Simulations systems that support 'Joint Collective Training (JCT)'. The section scope covers the following J7 priorities: Manage the budget and associated transactionsProvides guidance on contracting processesProvides guidance on procurement and financial processesProvides guidance and assistance on travel policy and bookingsSupports the Branch in conducting exercise planning and execution events Our Ideal CandidateOur ideal candidate will have: Strong communication skills and ability to engage with customers to understand their requirements Experience or education in contract management Problem solving skills Ability to work with a diverse range of stakeholders