The Role

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 Manager will have a considerable level of stakeholder engagement and will work independently with the opportunity for reasonable autonomy and accountability for the achievement of outcomes. They will provide detailed contract management, technical, professional and policy advice relating to complex work and contribute to strategic planning, program and project-management and policy development.

An APS 6 Contract Manager may 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. They will be accountable to contribute towards ongoing self-improvement and professional development.

About our Team

The Hunter Class Frigate (HCF) represents one of the most advanced warships in the world with cutting edge technology and capabilities. As Australia’s largest shipbuilding project, HCF represents the cornerstone of Australian Continuous Naval Shipbuilding. We work with experts from the UK, the USA, Canada and Europe to solve highly complex challenges in construction at the newly designed Osborne Naval Shipyard, utilising the latest production technologies, including robotic welding. The design and acquisition strategy currently employed by the HCF Project is new to the Department of Defence and progresses upon the traditional systems engineering approach to design, acquisition and project management. To optimise the technology, the shipbuilding industry is growing and training a workforce to meet the challenges. Contributing to the HCF Project will encourage you to be cooperative, collegiate, innovative and decisive through building key stakeholder collaborative relationships.

You will have access to generous working conditions as an Australian Public Servant in Defence. You will be supported in balancing work life with family and other priorities, with a variety of flexible working arrangements available. Information on Defence employees’ working conditions, including an attractive remuneration package with a generous superannuation contribution (15.4%), can be sourced from the Defence Enterprise Agreement.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will undertake complex contract management and contract administration work, provide sound commercial advice, assistance on complex policy, procurement and contract management issues, and be the front line of engagement with stakeholders.

They will manage a small team and work in a dynamic, diverse environment requiring a number of key skills including:

• Engaging and negotiating with stakeholders including project members and subject matter experts, and respond to complex enquiries and contract management issues.
• Use experience to deliver procurement related documentation including templates, correspondence, reports, plans, strategies, performance reviews, contract change proposals, and other contract management documentation.
• Interpret, recommend and provide advice and assistance on complex contract management issues ensuring compliance with legislation, procurement policies and procedures.
• Monitor and manage contract administration, performance, risks against the contract, and implement appropriate action. Understand and apply legal principles, legislative and mandatory policy compliance obligations and critical commercial risk and performance requirements.

Application Closing Date: Monday 31 March 2025

For further information please review the job information pack, reference NSSG/01505/25 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=E2C47ED6-848B-D8BC-5862-E392E859E7D1