Aps 5 - Brisbane Central Business District, Australia - Australian Government Department of Defence

Australian Government Department of Defence

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Brisbane Central Business District, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

$78,143 - $83,700 (plus Super and BDCP)

Brisbane CBD
QLD; Canberra
ACT; Melbourne CBD
VIC; Rockingham
WA; Sydney CBD
NSW

The Role

Do you want to develop and grow your commercial, contracting and procurement skills? Do you want to challenge yourself across some of the most complex and challenging acquisition and sustainment projects in Australia, if not the world? Do you want to take your career to the next level? If so, a role within Materiel Procurement Branch (MPB) in the Department of Defence could be the right opportunity for you.

MPB delivers quality commercial, contracting and procurement leadership and support across all major capital acquisition and sustainment products within the Department of Defence.

The high performing team delivers quality commercial outcomes across the Defence capability lifecycle including development of commercial and acquisition strategies, delivering procurement processes (including approach to market documentation development, evaluation, negotiation and probity support) as well as commercial and contract management support.

As a Contracting Officer within MPB you will be supporting the provision of commercial, contracting and procurement advice and support into commercial strategies, development of Approach to Market documentation, conduct of procurements, including evaluation, negotiation and probity support as well as commercial support in relation to contract management issues and risks.

In addition, you will be assisting with the coordination and management of specialist advice including legal, financial and AIC.

You will be responsible for contributing to a high performing team, supporting productive relationships with stakeholders and clients, communicating effectively and supporting commercial outcomes that comply with Commonwealth Government legislation and policy requirements.

You will have access to a range of professionalisation opportunities to help enhance your skills, leadership and expertise.

About our Team

MPB delivers commercial, contracting and procurement solutions and expertise for the acquisition and sustainment of materiel for the ADF, which enables Defence to meet its strategic objectives, maximise value for money for taxpayers and meet legislative and mandatory policy requirements.

We support a huge range of complex projects and products across Defence.

We offer a career pathway with comprehensive professionalisation and skilling programs to support your development and career. We offer an ability to work with visionary and experienced commercial specialists.

We offer a generous remuneration package including 15.4% employer superannuation contributions, conditions of service, flexible working arrangements and leave entitlements.

MPB is seeking dedicated commercial, contracting and procurement professionals who enjoy supporting challenging and highly complex commercial activities and are:

Highly motivated and solutions focused;
Able to manage themselves and support a team of integrated professionals to achieve results;
Able to think critically, is an active listener and is an effective communicator;
Able to work in a collaborative team environment and achieve shared objectives;
Willing to challenge the traditional ways of doing business;
Trustworthy, transparent and possesses the highest level of integrity;
Confident when engaging with a range of stakeholders; and
Passionate about ongoing selfimprovement and professional development.

If you enjoy a challenge, are high performing, enjoy collaborating in an integrated team environment and want to develop and enhance your commercial skills, this is the job for you

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