Contract Officer

Description:

The key duties of the position include
The Role
Within the Contract Management function an APS 5 Contract Management Officer is accountable under limited direction to perform and achieve complex contract management work within an integrated workforce. They are accountable to have and maintain a well-developed understanding of and compliance to relevant legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence's mission and policy requirements.
An APS 5 Contract Management Officer will interpret and provide advice within the contract management function based on legislation, policy and procedures. They will undertake specialist research and analysis, conduct reviews and perform procedural and clerical support work to achieve results.
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 Team
Diving, Autonomous and Signatures Systems Program Office (DAS SPO) is located on the lower North Shore of Sydney, NSW and provides capability support to the Royal Australian Navy, Army and Special forces from HMAS Waterhen, Waverton. The focus of DAS SPO is on continuous delivery to meet capability sustainment demands across a broad range of projects, platforms, systems and equipment.
The key objective of the DAS SPO is to acquire and sustain Mine Warfare, Clearance Diving, Hyperbaric, Autonomous and Maritime Ranges assets so the Australian Defence Force can fight and win in the Maritime environment.
The DAS SPO is responsible for the sustainment and through-life support of the Mine Hunter Coastal vessels, Deployable Autonomous and Robotic Mine Warfare Systems, Sail Training Ship Young Endeavour, Mine Clearance Diving and Hyperbaric Systems, General & Specialist Dive Equipment as well as Autonomous Maritime Ranges.
Working as part of the commercial team within the Systems Program Office (SPO), you will be part of a team of APS and contracted staff to provide key enabling services to Product Managers in a matrixed organisation. This role also regularly interacts with our industry partners and will have reporting responsibility to the broader Commercial and Maritime Sustainment Division.
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will have the following competencies or transferable skills including:

• Contract management experience.
• Procurement experience.
• Able to critically think, analyse and problem solve commercial and contracting issues.
• Can effectively communicate with a range of stakeholders.
• Agile and able to achieve results in an environment with competing priorities.