The key duties of the position include The Role The APS 5 Contract Management Officer supports complex procurement and contract management activities under limited direction within an integrated workforce. The role requires an understanding of legislative and policy frameworks, enabling the officer to provide informed advice on procurement planning, tendering, contract formation, commercial risk, and compliance obligations. The position is responsible for managing workflow, undertaking research and analysis, preparing contract documentation and maintaining commercial registers. The officer coordinates team outputs, contributes to continuous improvement, and supports stakeholders through clear, proactive communication. They will assess value for money, obtain supplier quotes, progress approvals, and ensure procurement activities meet Defence requirements. The role also includes monitoring commercial inboxes, assisting with risk mitigation strategies, and engaging in ongoing professional development to enhance capability across diverse commercial activities. The successful candidate for this role will be required to work on-site with flexibility to work from home. Commence with Baseline security clearance level with the ability to obtain a Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) level. 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 The Aviation C4ISREW (Command, Control, Communications, Computing, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Electronic Warfare), Training and Support Systems Management Unit (ACTSS MU) is a specialist team within the Utility Helicopter Systems Program Office (UHSPO). The ACTSS MU team is responsible for the management, delivery and sustainment of a range of cross-platform, cross-functional and common aviation systems supporting the aviation capability as a whole. The ACTSS MU team is located in South East Queensland, with offices at Victoria Barracks Brisbane and Swartz Barracks, Oakey. Our Ideal Candidate Our ideal candidate is: Experienced in delivering effective and efficient outcomes for the organisation. Is self motivated, proactive and able to work with minimal direction. Maintains a solution focused mindset and can present ideas clearly and persuasively. Demonstrates strong critical thinking skills, active listening, and effective communication. Works collaboratively and contributes positively to shared team objectives. Acts with integrity, transparency and professionalism at all times. Engages confidently and appropriately with stakeholders across diverse backgrounds and seniority levels, including uniformed military personnel. Adapts well to dynamic work environments and manages competing priorities with sound judgement. Is committed to ongoing learning and personal development.
