The key duties of the position include The Role Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance Group (GWEO) is looking for exceptional APS6 Contracting Officers to join a dynamic delivery focused environment. As an APS 6 Contracting Officer working in GWEO in the Department of Defence, you will be working with some of the most exciting and complex guided weapons and explosive ordnance products used by the Australian Defence Force. Every day will be different as you embrace opportunities to: Support procurement planning, tendering and contract formation and contract management activities, ensuring compliance with legislation, procurement policies, processes and procedures; Engage and negotiate with clients and stakeholders and respond to complex enquiries, and procurement and contract management issues, taking the initiative to identify alternative courses of action where necessary; Provide detailed contract management technical, professional and policy advice in relation to complex acquisition and sustainment activities; Contribute to strategic planning, program and project management and policy development; and Prepare or provide input to relevant briefs and reports. 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 GWEO is the newest Group in Defence and we are growing a team of dedicated employees performing activities such as requirements setting; project management; contracting; procurement; international logistics; domestic manufacturing; item management and maintenance; and co-ordination of disposal. GWEO is a top priority for the Government and the future stability of Australia and we welcome people that are passionate about developing a new sovereign capability. GWEO has a strong focus on providing our staff with a diverse and manageable work-life balance, and we support flexible working arrangements. We will also invest in your training and development to ensure your time with us is deeply rewarding, both personally and professionally. We actively maintain a Group Culture and are committed to achieving a workplace culture that is inclusive and diverse; one, which directly reflects the needs, and scope of Defence's varied operational requirements. GWEO collaborates with domestic and international industry to deliver materiel capability to Defence, managing a multi-billion-dollar portfolio of complex, high-profile acquisitions and sustainment activities to support the ADF. Our people are capable, innovative, and committed. We support an inclusive culture that emphasises respect, collaboration and diversity. Our Ideal Candidate You will work closely with a diverse range of stakeholders to achieve capability outcomes, through both the implementation of effective contracting arrangements and the ongoing management of these arrangements. You may have experience working in similar roles and/or fields such as tendering, developing proposals, managing contracts, administering financial accounts or project management. GWEO is seeking experienced Contracting Officers to join our growing team who: Can demonstrate contract management and procurement skills, with motivation to be innovative, and to challenge traditional ways of conducting business; Have an ability to work collaboratively within an integrated team to achieve results in an inclusive manner; Have exemplary written and oral communication skills; Are passionate about ongoing self-improvement, and professional development; and Have an ability to support complex procurement, contract management as well as related policies and procedures, whilst maintaining integrity, and fostering a positive team culture. If you are someone who enjoys supporting challenging and complex procurement and contracting activities, and is creative, pragmatic and solutions focused, and then this the role for you!
