Description:
- $115,899 - $130,733 + 10% BDCP + up to 15.4% Superannuation
- Amberley - QLD
The Role
The Collaborative and Autonomous Systems Project Office (CASPO) is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the commercial function within the project office.
In this role, you will be accountable under broad direction to perform and achieve complex to very complex strategic procurement and contracting work within an integrated workforce. As the Commercial Manager you will lead a small team to deliver successful outcomes while mitigating risk. You will provide expert advice and guidance on procurement, contracting and probity while maintaining effective communication with stakeholders at all levels.
Key duties include (but are not limited to):
- Being accountable for providing advice and support in relation to procurement planning, tendering, contract formation and contract management activities while ensuring compliance with legislation, procurement policies, processes and procedures.
- Reviewing and actioning complex to very complex commercial artefacts including commercially sensitive reports, submissions, contract change proposals and other documents as required.
- Working collaboratively with project teams, stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop and lead strategies to address complex to very complex contracting issues.
- Demonstrating and applying legal and commercial risk principles and performance management frameworks related to procurement and contracting activities within Defence.
- Being accountable for managing and leading a team, including providing clear and consistent communication, setting clear performance and behavioural standards, managing performance, delegating responsibility and guiding and developing people.
About our Team
The Commercial Manager role sits within the Collaborative and Autonomous Systems Project Office Executive team. This is a dynamic team responsible for providing leadership to the Project Office to achieve delivery of CASPO’s key objectives.
Your primary focus will be on the commercial function, but you will also work closely with colleagues who specialise in project management, engineering, test & operations and corporate operations. We take a holistic approach to our work, supporting each other to deliver outcomes, and actively sharing knowledge to build team capability. As member of this team you will be exposed to commercial activities related to cutting edge developmental technology. You will gain experience associated with new Collaborative Combat Aircraft capabilities and you will be at the forefront of integrating these technologies into the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate is able to work under pressure to tight deadlines, has prior experience working in the Defence project environment and possesses a strong commercial background in government procurement and contracting. Key attributes include excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, attention to detail, people management skills and importantly, the ability to manage complex procurement, contracting and probity issues.
An ability to draft, review, and administering contracts, mitigate risk and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks is essential. A sound understanding of public sector procurement and financial processes is highly desirable. Prior experience as a commercial manager and a relevant tertiary qualification, such as in law, business, or procurement, and experience in Defence would be highly advantageous.
13 Feb 2025;
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