The Role The acquisition of conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines is an historic and transformative endeavour for Australia.
The whole-of-nation effort to safely and securely deliver the cutting edge nuclear-powered submarine program will transform Australia's economic and national security landscape for decades to come.
The Assistant Director Prime Shipbuilding Contracts is responsible for supporting the Commercial Director, Sovereign Submarine Program Delivery Branch (SSPD) in delivering the Commercial outcomes. Duties will include; Develop and implement work plans and monitor contract performance, focusing on identifying opportunities for managing contract risk and building team capability and continuous improvement; Accountable for leading and undertaking procurement planning, tendering and contract formation and contract management activities while ensuring compliance with legislation, procurement policies, processes and procedures. Manage and provide clear direction, assistance and services relating to procurement policy issues and commercial, legal, financial investigation, technical and other requirements as applicable in order to support contract management outcomes. Implement procurement related documentation including templates, schedules, correspondence, reports, submissions, plans and strategies, risk and performance reviews, contract change proposals and other contract management documentation. Engage, negotiate and persuade relevant stakeholders and respond to complex to very complex enquiries and contract management issues, taking the initiative to identify alternative courses of action to ensure resolution; The additional payment is a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP) which enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the rate of salary otherwise payable under the Enterprise Agreement (EA) to some or all of the jobs within a critical occupation(s) or discipline within a workplace.
Applicants engaged into a BDCP position must consider the following.
BDCPs provide remuneration in addition to the Defence Enterprise Agreement (EA). This arrangement is subject to meeting eligibility criteria and is subject to annual review.
Should your performance fall beyond requirements or the eligibility criteria not be met, your eligibility for the BDCP may be reviewed and ceased.
It may also be ceased should you change positions or the requirement for the BDCP is no longer necessary, as determined by Defence.
Should the BDCP be ceased you will be advised and your BDCP additional payment will cease.
About our Team Sovereign Submarine Program Delivery Branch (SSPD) is accountable for identifying, in consultation with Australia's AUKUS partners, the most appropriate program delivery model and construction methodology, defining the infrastructure requirements, analysing and modelling the existing Australian industry and workforce capability and capacity, and undertaking the cost estimation of acquiring and sustaining the future Nuclear Power Submarine fleet. SSPD consists of the following directorates, Business and Operations, Build Test and Evaluation, Commercial Management, Engineering and Ship Yard Infrastructure.The Commercial Build team manages all commercial contracts and arrangements for SSPD branch, including the contract with Australian Submarine Corporation. Commercial team members provide contracting and other commercial advice across the SSPD branch and will liaise with the broader ASA Commercial team as required Our Ideal Candidate We are a dynamic organization seeking employees who are agile, innovative and energised by high-paced work.
We are seeking highly motivated and collaborative minded people who will have the opportunity to contribute to a once in a lifetime program.
Our ideal candidates will bring the following attributes and skills to the role: Ability to influence and negotiate effectively with stakeholders; Highly developed communication skills both orally and written; Preparation of correspondence, briefs and reports to executive management; Government decision-making processes; Ability to build and sustain effective relationships and actively participate in activities with Australian Submarine Corporation and ASA Application Closing Date: Friday 17 January 2025 For further information please review the job information pack, reference ASA/10023/24 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=3335881E-2DC3-6984-92C7-DB 62F8A90C94