* $91,702 - $104,753 +10% BDCP + up to 15.4% Superannuation
* Brindabella Park - ACT, Fishermans Bend - VIC
The Role
* Dedicated support for the highest priority ASCA procurement and contracting
* Commercial assurance and advice for other procurements and contract management activities
* Design and delivery of procurement policies and frameworks tailored to ASCA’s requirements
* Coordination with Defence projects and other stakeholders to ensure rapid transition to acquisition for capabilities developed under ASCA programs
* Procurement of ASCA support services and other enabling agreements
* Engaging specialist advice from within and outside Defence, including price and cost analysis, probity advice and legal services as required
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 Agreement (DEA), for positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to Defence capability. For further information, please contact the contact officer.
About our Team
The Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA) is transforming the way breakthrough military solutions are delivered by rapidly translating innovative technologies into capabilities that will help take Defence further, faster.
Our purpose is to accelerate delivery of capability to our Australian Defence Force (ADF) through innovation, underpinned by a work ethic aligned with Defence values.
The transformation of Australia’s defence innovation ecosystem is critical in delivering the advanced technologies that Australia requires for our national security. ASCA connects and streamlines the defence innovation system by focusing on defined missions, solving the most relevant and urgent capability problems, and taking a more flexible and agile approach to procurement. This accelerates the transition of innovation into capability solutions that are acquired by Defence for the ADF, with the urgency required by our strategic circumstances.
Our Ideal Candidate
ASCA is seeking commercial, contracting and procurement professionals with experience in establishing and managing complex contracts, and who possess:
* Demonstrated problem-solving skills to interpret, recommend and provide advice on complex commercial issues ensuring compliance with legislation, procurement policies and procedures
* An ability to understand and apply legal principles, legislative and mandatory policy compliance obligations and critical commercial risk and performance requirements
* Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, to deliver procurement related documentation including correspondence, reports, plans, strategies, performance reviews, approaches to market, contracts and contract change proposals, and other commercial documentation.
* Flexibiilty and adaptability, and a willingness to lead change initiatives and challenge traditional ways of doing business
* Trustworthiness and integrity at the highest level
* The ability to engage and negotiate with diverse stakeholders including customers, commercial suppliers and subject matter experts
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