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Role Description:
This function will work under limited direction to perform and achieve moderately complex commercial tasks within an integrated workforce. They will liaise with stakeholders of all levels, building good working relationships and providing a point of contact for all enquiries.
The role is under Air warfare System Project Office (CASPO) in conjunction with Air Force and civilian stakeholders. CASPO are looking after the introduction into service of projects like Ghost Bat (MQ28) and other autonomous platforms.
The successful candidate can will based out of RAAF Base Amberley, near Ipswich, Brisbane. The successful candidate will be supporting the already existing members within the Commercial team at CASPO.
Essential Requirements:
- Supporting commercial elements of the capability lifecycle, including procurement planning, tendering and contract formation, contract management and closure of contracts ensuring compliance with legislation, procurement policies,processes and procedures across all contract development and management activities
- Providing advice, direction, assistance and services for procurement policy,technical, commercial, legal, financial investigation and other requirements to support contract development/management outcomes
- Applying experience to Product/Project teams to ensure delivery of quality procurement related documentation including templates, schedule,correspondence, reports, submissions,plans and strategies
- Collaborating with other CASG entities such as Materiel Procurement Branch (MPB),Financial Investigative Services (FIS) /Commercial and Financial Analysis (CFA) /Defence Finance Group and Defence Legal to seek advice, comply with legislative and policy compliance obligations and critical commercial risk and performance
- Responding to complex enquiries and contract development issues, taking the initiative to identify alternative courses of action where necessary
- Building and sustaining productive relationships with CASPO Exec, and team members
- Provide commercial input into and draft the procurement schedule for plans, processes and strategies
- Providing support to the already existing Commercial team
- Provide input into and draft key planning documents including Smart Buyer documentation, Endorsements to Proceed, Intellectual Property Needs Analysis, and Liability Risk Assessments;
- Provide advice on Commonwealth and CASPO specific conflict of interest and Probity policies, including the development of Probity Plans and engagement of a Probity Adviser for procurement's
Desirable Requirements:
- Resilience in a highly demanding, fast paced, complex and constantly evolving work environment.
- Strong Defence writing skills.
- Compliant and responsive to Acquisition and Sustainment, Procurement Reform, ERP and NDS requirements.
- Receipt of activity progress updates from project stakeholders.
- Timely delivery of tasks from ACS Branch.
- Strong Communication Skills
- Demonstrated Stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to prioritise and adapt to changing work demand.
Required Security Clearance Level: Active NV1 Clearance.
Location: Amberley QLD.
Weekly Hours: Monday to Friday / 40 hours per week, with options for work from home on Friday's - depending on task requirements.
Skills Required
- Active NV1 security clearance
- Experience supporting procurement planning, tendering, contract formation, contract management, and contract closure
- Knowledge of procurement legislation, policies, processes, and procedures
- Ability to prepare procurement documentation, schedules, correspondence, reports, submissions, plans, and strategies
- Ability to provide commercial, procurement, legal, financial, and policy advice
- Ability to identify alternative courses of action for complex enquiries and contract issues
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Ability to draft Smart Buyer documentation, Endorsements to Proceed, Intellectual Property Needs Analyses, Liability Risk Assessments, and Probity Plans
- Resilience in a demanding, fast-paced, complex, and evolving environment
- Strong Defence writing skills
- Experience with Acquisition and Sustainment, Procurement Reform, ERP, and NDS requirements
- Ability to prioritize and adapt to changing work demands
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision plans and multiple PPO/HSA options. Mental health support via an employee assistance program and other wellness resources is also included in the benefits mix.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Profit-sharing contributions and immediate or near-term vesting in some cases further strengthen the retirement value proposition.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are presented as solid for the sector, including tiered PTO accrual by tenure and a set of paid holidays. Role-dependent flexible or remote work options and leave programs add to perceived work-life support.
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