The key duties of the position include The Role The Maritime Integrated Warfare Systems (MIWS) Branch is a very busy organisation, which is never dull, and no two days are the same. The Contract Management Officer operates under broad direction to deliver complex contract management work within an integrated workforce. They ensure compliance with legislative frameworks and government decision-making processes. Working independently and within a team, the officer is accountable for achieving work outcomes and providing technical, professional and policy advice. Responsibilities include contributing to strategic planning, procurement and project and financial management. The role involves significant stakeholder engagement, addressing complex issues and delivering contract-related solutions. Duties include: Drafting contract documents, ensuring compliance, training staff, managing performance and risk, and driving continuous improvement. The officer will identify and respond to stakeholder needs, analyse complex contract queries, escalate issues when required, and support best practice across the division. They will also contribute to ongoing self-improvement and professional development. About our Team MIWS Branch under Major Surface Combatants and Combat Systems Division is an exciting and complex environment to work in, offering a rewarding career in one of the most dynamic organisations within NSSG. We work across both Acquisition and Sustainment environments to develop and deliver products into new shipbuilding programs and to provide update/upgrade products to the existing RAN fleet, giving staff exposure to a wide variety of high profile maritime projects. We are seeking a motivated professional with strong governance knowledge and excellent communication skills. Enjoy a supportive, high performing culture, working on diverse Defence projects. You will benefit from continuous learning opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and generous superannuation. If you are proactive, detailed oriented, and skilled in stakeholder engagement, we want to hear from you. Commercial experience or the ability to interpret contracts under limited direction is ideal. Apply now and help shape Defence capability! Our Ideal Candidate MIWS is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated candidate with strong governance knowledge and excellent personal attributes to join our dynamic Branch. We pride ourselves on a positive, collaborative and supportive workplace culture, where teamwork is at the core of everything we do. Our ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, working across diverse projects and products, while building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will be a proactive team player who demonstrates initiative, attention to detail, and high-level organisational skills. They will possess: Strong written and oral communication skills, emotional intelligence, resilience and adaptability; Capable of influencing, negotiating and collaborating with stakeholders at all levels; Ability to respond flexibly to changing situations, including using sound judgement under pressure, to ensure the success of key deliverables Commercial experience and/or the ability to develop and interpret commercial documentation under limited direction (preferably in Defence environment).
