Salary:
$91,702 - $104,753 + 10% BDCP + up to 15.4% Superannuation
The Role
Air Training Systems Program Office (ATSPO) is currently looking for a Contracting professional to fill an APS 6 Contract Management Officer position located at the RAAF Base in East Sale.
The APS 6 Contract Management Officer position reports to the Commercial Manager, which is responsible for the end-to-end management of capability life cycle and partner/vendor management. A key area of focus for this position is day-to-day operations, tactical and strategic contract governance, overlooking in-year budget and preparing multi-year forecast.
The position is responsible for a range of complex commercial, financial, procurement, and contract management activities to ensure compliance with legislation, procurement policies, processes, and procedures. The role works within a multi-faceted work area; therefore, excellent communication, the provision of advice, direction, assistance, and services for procurement policy, technical, commercial, legal, financial investigation, and other requirements to support contract management outcomes is 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 Agreement (DEA), for positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to Defence capability.
About our Team
As part of the Joint Aviation Systems Division (JASD) within Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG), ATSPO delivers Pilot Training assets in support of Defence Capability and Operations. ATSPO is located in regional Victoria at the RAAF Base East Sale with an office also located in Canberra. ATSPO offers a work environment that has a unity of purpose, which recognises and utilises individuals' key skills in order to achieve outcomes.
You will enjoy working in a complex, fast-paced environment as part of a diverse team (Australian Defence Force personnel, Australian Public Service personnel, and Contractors to Defence) and inclusive team that encompasses a variety of knowledge, skills, and experience with a supportive strategic Executive Team.
ATSPO supports career development through a comprehensive professional development program, encouraging employees to build both leadership and technical skills and harnesses continuous improvement ideas and innovations. The position offers an attractive remuneration package, including generous employer superannuation contributions, leave benefits, and flexible working arrangements.
Our Ideal Candidate
The position requires a highly motivated individual with excellent communication and negotiation skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders. The successful candidate will have significant contract management experience and a strong understanding of and/or experience in procurement and finance.
Candidates will require a strong ability to resolve competing priorities, manage resource dependencies, and work with senior leaders to deliver strategic outcomes. You will be experienced in working with multi-discipline teams and maintaining constructive cross-team communication as well as having the ability to manage a high workload with minimal supervision.
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