The key duties of the position include The Role Commercial Branch is seeking to fill multiple positions for (Insert Level) Commercial Officers to support a range of commercial activities across Defence Digital Group (DDG). The successful candidate will be required to exercise sound decision-making skills and apply good judgement and work closely with multiple internal and external stakeholders. The ability to focus on outcomes and delivery are essential, and a sense of humour helps as well. Activities may include: Providing commercial advice for procurements and contract management within the ICT Program; Providing flexible and direct support for large ICT program/s of work; Coordination with Defence projects and relevant stakeholders to ensure rapid transition to acquisition for capabilities within the ICT Program; Procurement of ICT support services and other enabling agreements; Performing category management research and development activities; and Building and sustaining productive relationships with clients and stakeholders, including service providers and subject matter experts to provide contract management advice and respond to contract enquiries. This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in Defence as a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP). This enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the base salary otherwise payable under the Defence Enterprise Collective Agreement (DECA), for positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to Defence capability. For further information, please contact the contact officer. About our Team Commercial Branch, as a part of Group Operations Division within DDG, is responsible for a wide range of activities across an ICT portfolio of over $1 billion. We perform commercial activities such as ICT category management to understand the market, leading sourcing activities to ensure ongoing commercial leverage for Defence, management of complex contracts to enable flexibility, a clear focus on industry and supplier relationships, and operations that ensure commercial best practice. Through a centralised commercial capability, Commercial Branch provides provide an end to end service to Defence, delivering best-in-class global platforms, best-in-class sovereign capabilities and a best-in-class APS/ADF workforce for the digital age. Working in the Defence Digital Group (DDG), you will be contributing your expertise to some of the most technically demanding and complex ICT and business transformation projects being undertaken globally. DDG is transforming Defence ICT capabilities as a critical enabler of Defence business. We build and maintain critical ICT infrastructure and systems, such as classified and secure military systems. We provide a modern, secure, sustainable and scalable information environment to enable current and future military and business operations. Our vision is a DDG where everyone understands how we can use technology to enable war fighting and the various supporting functions of our day-to-day business. We seek to apply new ways of thinking and working allowing us to take advantage of faster, better and more efficient ways of delivering ICT Services. Supporting Defence in this technology-dominated era requires a different, more responsive and agile approach to everything, from our strategy, through to our processes, policies and people. DDG offers the opportunity to actively contribute to the Defence mission within the largest and most complex ICT environment in Australia. We are diverse, agile and strive for a positive workforce culture where people feel valued and we take pride in our work. We foster a work environment where individual differences are valued and utilised. We leverage the unique knowledge and experience of our people to enhance our capability. Everyone has something to contribute. Our Ideal Candidate We are seeking to engage individuals with integrity, accountability and a genuine willingness to learn and grow their commercial acumen. As an APS 6 Contracting Officer, you have the ability to demonstrate: A thorough understanding of the Commonwealth Procurement Framework, procedures and compliance obligations to provide guidance to business areas within DDG; Problem-solving skills to interpret, make recommendations and provide advice on complex commercial issues, ensuring compliance with legal principles, legislation, policies and procedures, and commercial risk and performance frameworks; The ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, to deliver procurement related documentation including correspondence, reports, plans, strategies, performance reviews, approaches to market, contracts and contract change proposals, and other commercial documentation; The capability to understand and contribute to the application of strategic thinking across commercial activities; A positive approach to working in a cooperative and agile team environment with shared responsibilities. A capacity to grow and lead teams, managing self-improvement and professional development as well as the professional development of your team members.
