The Role

The acquisition of conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines is an historic and transformative endeavor for Australia. The whole-of-nation effort to safely and securely deliver the cutting edge nuclear-powered submarine program will transform Australia’s economic and national security landscape for decades to come.

The Commercial Branch within the Virginia, Workforce and Commercial Division is seeking talented contracting officers at the APS 5 level.

As an APS 5 Contracting Officer, 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.

You will be 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.

This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in ASA as a Building Capability Payment (BCP). This enables ASA to provide a premium, in addition to the base salary otherwise payable under the ASA Enterprise Agreement, for positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to ASA capability. For further information, please refer to the contact officer.

About our Team

ASA Commercial Branch is responsible for the procurement and contracting function for ASA and provides a wide range of commercial services to the Agency:

• Support from beginning to end of a procurement activity i.e. from the date the business area identifies a need all the way through to the date the contract execution and any follow-up advice and support through contract management;
• Provide guidance, assurance and advice to business areas for all procurement related matters, including procurement policies and methods;
• Provide guidance with contract management activities;
• Provide support and advice pertaining to probity matters, management, requirements and activities; and
• Engage and liaise with specialised services where required e.g. Defence Legal

Our Ideal Candidate

We are a dynamic organisation seeking employees who are agile, innovative and energised by high-paced work. We are seeking highly motivated and collaborative minded people who will have the opportunity to contribute to a once in a lifetime program.

To be a successful candidate, you will need to be able to demonstrate:

• Sound communication skills and rational analytical skills;
• Highly motivated and solutions focused;
• Able to understand the value of partnerships, work in a collaborative team environment and achieve shared objectives;
• Strong time management to ensure tasks are completed within timeframes; and
• Customer service focused and confident when engaging with stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds and levels of seniority.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 4 May, 2025

For further information please review the job information pack, reference ASA/03385/25 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=A7987EF9-4223-C1F2-998E-E3BF622A9FCA.