Contract Management Officer

Description:

The key duties of the position include
The Role
An opportunity exists at the APS6 level to provide contract management and procurement support for the Defence Cyber Information and Assurance Branch (DCIAB).
The successful applicant will be responsible for:

• Providing contract management support and timely, accurate advice across the procurement life cycle for procurement activities, including supporting procurement planning, preparation of compliant procurement documentation and undertaking evaluation activities.
• Promoting compliance with procurement policies, connected policies and legislation i.e. Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs), Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP), Public Governance, Performance and Accountability (PGPA) Act.
• Liaising and collaborating regularly with key stakeholders in relation to ongoing and upcoming procurements.
• Preparing a range of written materials including various reports, briefs and correspondence to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Promoting a client focused culture within the team and the ability to prioritise own workload, meet tight deadlines, display a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Performing ad-hoc duties as 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. For further information, please contact the contact officer.
About our Team
DCIAB is part of Cyber Command within Joint Capabilities Group (JCG). The Branch's two core functions are:

• Supporting the Defence Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in providing leadership and governance to Defence's cyber and information security capabilities.
• Providing effective cyber and information security advice, guidance and Defence Cybersecurity Operations services to JCG and broader Defence customers.

DCIAB is focused on the prevention, detection, response to and recovery from cyber security incidents that may affect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of our information to support Defences' mission.
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will have the following skills, experience and attributes:

• Sound Commonwealth Procurement experience, including but not limited to the Commonwealth Procurement Rules and Procurement Connected Policies or transferable skills and the ability to quickly acquire.
• Effective time management skills including the ability to prioritise competing workloads, meet tight deadlines with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and client service skills.
• Strong customer and stakeholder focus, with the ability to build and sustain internal and external relationships to achieve outcomes.
• Contribute to a high performing and harmonious team environment.
• Be willing to undertake formal and informal training to further develop your procurement skills.
• Desirable, Tertiary / Vocational qualifications in Government Procurement e.g. Certificate IV in Government Procurement.