* $91,702 - $104,753 + up to 15.4% Superannuation
* Canberra - ACT
The Role
Capability Costing Manager
The APS 6 Capability Costing Manager will contribute to various functions of the branch, including cost assurance and cost estimation.
The APS 6 Capability Costing Manager will form part of a high performing and inclusive team, providing subject matter expertise across the spectrum of capability costing within Defence.
Under the direction of senior team members, the APS 6 Capability Costing Manager will:
* Respond to general enquiries about cost estimation, the application of Defence costing; standards, policy and processes and cost estimation tools used in Defence;
* Review cost estimates to ensure they comply with the Defence Cost Estimation Standards;
* Provide advice and recommendations to improve the quality of cost estimates;
* Support senior CCB team members in the preparation of briefs for senior decision makers;
* Build cost estimates to support capability gate review and investment committee decisions;
* Work through tender submissions to extract the relevant cost data;
* Work with project managers, schedulers and risk managers to understand the cost implications of schedule, uncertainty and risk;
* Present the models for capability gate review, investment committee and external stakeholder reviews; and
* Work closely with financial and portfolio stakeholders to convey high-level summaries of the estimates.
Cost Recovery Manager
The APS 6 Cost Recovery Manager will manage cost recovery models and clear international agreements.
Under the direction of senior team members, the APS 6 Cost Recovery Manager will:
* Develop and update Cost Recovery Models and associated guides and manuals;
* Respond to general queries about Cost Recovery Models;
* Engage with stakeholders to obtain data and information to develop Cost Recovery Models;
* Review Other Defence Cost Models for compliance with standard best practice and policy;
* Facilitate and collate the Portfolio Charging Survey and Portfolio Charging Review;
* Review and provide feedback on financial risks and policy compliance of International Agreements; and
* Provide clearance for International Agreements with financial considerations following feedback and consultations.
About our Team
The Capability Costing Branch works in partnership with the Defence community to drive better practice and transform capability costing. The Branch connects and supports a professional costing community by developing policy and technical solutions, providing strategic and technical costing advice, and building a sustainable costing workforce.
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will be a positive team player that thrives in a dynamic environment.
They will display initiative, have strong attention to detail and be committed to providing consistent, high-quality support, as well as a demonstrated ability to:
* Display strong numeracy, written and verbal communication skills;
* Build and maintain effective working relationships across the Department including liaising with internal and external stakeholders;
* Adjust to shifting strategic priorities in a fast-paced environment; and
* Work effectively both independently and as part of a large team.
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