Description:
The key duties of the position include:
The Role
Within the Contract Management function, an APS 6 Contract Management Officer is accountable under broad direction to perform and achieve complex contract management work within an integrated workforce. They are accountable to ensure they have knowledge of and compliance with legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence’s mission and policy requirements.
An APS 6 Contract Management Officer will work independently with the opportunity for reasonable autonomy and accountability for the achievement of outcomes of their work. They will exercise both initiative and judgement in the interpretation of policy and in the application of practices and procedures.
They will provide detailed contract management technical, professional and policy advice in relation to complex work and contribute to strategic planning, program and project management and policy development.
An APS 6 Contract Management Officer may be a team coach or lead a team and be accountable to set work priorities and manage workflows. They are expected to be capable of building team capability through coaching, feedback and developing the quality of work undertaken by others within a work unit. They may exercise the associated people and financial responsibilities to achieve work unit outcomes.
An APS 6 Contract Management Officer will have considerable level of stakeholder engagement and will liaise with stakeholders in relation to complex or difficult issues. They will be required to identify, anticipate and respond to stakeholders’ needs and expectations to achieve work unit and Defence outcomes.
About our Team
The Directorate of Living Services (DLS), within the Estate Service Delivery (ESD) Branch, is accountable for product management including strategic engagement, product and service delivery planning including contract management, governance and performance and assurance functions.
Product Directors within ESD support the delivery of customer service outcomes to the target levels by maximising responsiveness and effectiveness of services, and being the Service Delivery Division’s single national specialist for the allocated products.
DLS Products include Hospitality & Catering, Cleaning Services, Resource Recovery & Waste Management, Sport and Recreation, Housekeeping, Laundry and Dry-cleaning, Pest & Vermin Management, Transport Management, and Defence Mail Services across the Defence estate. In addition, DLS is the national lead for the provision of Other Plant & Equipment ‘Living Accommodation’ assets (furniture and equipment) to support Messes, Live-in accommodation and Area Gymnasium
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and team-building skills, with an understanding of procurement and contract management.
Our ideal candidate will have the following competencies or transferable skills including:
- Contract management experience.
- Can effectively communicate with a range of stakeholders.
- Agile and able to achieve results in an environment with competing priorities.
- Strong written, interpersonal and verbal communication and negotiation skills.
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills, excellent attention to detail and have the ability to collaborate across Government and industry to achieve high quality outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to think critically, identify issues and deliver continuous improvement activities.
- Outcome-focused mindset with an ability to get practical results.
- Willing to challenge the traditional ways of doing business.
- Adaptable, resilient and flexible.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of multi-disciplinary teams.
Security Clearance:
Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Baseline Vetting” level
The Department of Defence employs around 18,000 Australian Public Service (APS) employees. Defence APS employees work in a wide variety of critical roles, Australia wide, enabling our three services Navy, Army and Air Force, to do their job. Defence has a range of Australian Public Service (APS) career opportunities that offer interesting, challenging, and unique work. Our workforce includes administrative support, accountants, intelligence analysts, engineers, policy advisors, graphic designers, lawyers, social workers, IT specialists and contract managers to name a few. We offer a rewarding career that includes professional development, work-life balance, recognition, a flexible and supportive work environment and a diverse workforce. To find out more about a career with Defence please visit https://www.defence.gov.au/jobs-careers