APS 6 - Contract Management Officer

Job Description

$91,702 - $104,753 + up to 15.4% Superannuation Canberra - ACT The Role As the Print Procurement Manager, you will lead a small team, which outsources printing, finishing and distribution of corporate and promotional products for Defence, and stationary for the Ministers' offices. You will provide detailed technical, professional and policy advice in relation to complex print, procurement and contacting work.In addition, you will be accountable to ensure you have knowledge of and comply with legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence's mission and policy requirements. You will contribute to strategic planning, program and project management, and policy development.Further, you will undertake considerable internal and external stakeholder engagement to ensure fit-for-purpose outcomes for Defence, and in relation to complex issues. You will be accountable to lead the Canberra Print Procurement team, set its work priorities and manage workflows.In addition, you will build team capability through coaching and feedback, and will review and develop the quality of the team’s work. You will work independently with reasonable autonomy and accountability for achieving your role’s deliverables.You will exercise both initiative and judgement in the interpretation of policy and in the application of practices and procedures. In addition, you will exercise procurement and financial delegations, and manage a budget.This role will suit you if: You enjoy positive and challenging aspects of stakeholder engagement and staff management, and have a high level of emotional intelligence; You enjoy making things happen and are not daunted by the unknown, enjoy a challenge and see these as learning opportunities; You have the ability to adapt to change in a positive and flexible manner. About our Team Defence’s primary mission is to protect Australia and its national interests, promote security and stability in the world and support the Australian community as directed by the Government. Within the Directorate of Defence Print and Travel Services is the Defence Print and Distribution Services (DPDS) team.This DPDS team:Delivers in-house printing, finishing and distribution of items classified OfficialSensitive and Protected; and Outsources print jobs classified Official and Unofficial to suppliers nationally. We enable Defence personnel to achieve their mission through timely provision of training materials, technical publications, corporate products, administrative manuals, banners, posters, maps, charts, conference packs, medallions, promotional materials and more.One of the best things about our team is the variety of our work; every day is different, with new challenges to solve because of Defence’s diverse print and unique finishing requirements.Our team delivers:Customer Service: We project manage and procure a wide variety of print products on behalf of Defence units and others, while striving for excellence in service delivery; Collaboration: To achieve the level of service delivery needed, we work collaboratively with our Defence colleagues and industry partners; Innovation: Our team works with representatives from industry to foster creativity and explore ideas that can improve service delivery to Defence. Our Ideal Candidate The Defence Print and Distribution Services team prides itself on its positive, collaborative, and supportive workplace culture. For us, it is all about the team and we want people who want to be a part of the culture we have created.Our ideal candidate will enjoy working in a dynamic workplace on a variety of tasks and have qualities such as:Genuine interest in providing the client with a positive and professional streamlined experience; Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; Willingness to learn and be challenged; Ability to adapt to change in a positive and flexible manner; Excellent time management skills, strong attention to detail and excels at building and maintaining stakeholder relationships, both with external clients and with internal colleagues; Well organised, have the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, as well as collaborating effectively in a fast-paced environment; Pragmatic, decisive and maintain a strong moral and ethical stance; this includes possessing the confidence to offer contrary advice for consideration; Considerable print management and staff management experience; Most importantly, we are seeking a person with a positive attitude, a team focus and someone who can navigate the occasional stresses of a busy role with good humour. If you are looking for a position where you will be engaging with a variety of clients and suppliers and you enjoy coming to work in a role where no two days are the same, then engage with the contact officer and discuss further.#J-18808-Ljbffr