Contract Management Officer

Job Description

$91,702 - $104,753 (APS 6) + 10%BDCP + Super The Romeo Enterprise Office (REO) has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a highly motivated, professional and enthusiastic individual to provide contract management, development and commercial governance support to the organisation. You will join a dynamic team, and in conjunction with industry partners and Navy, you will directly support and deliver critical Defence capability in support of Australia’s national interests. The REO supports the acquisition, sustainment and upgrade of the MH-60R Seahawk capability, primarily located at HMAS Albatross Nowra. This exciting opportunity works in a combination of traditional Defence contracting and the Foreign Military Sales commercial environments, offering a diverse and rewarding career path within the organisation. The APS 6 Contract Manager will be responsible to plan, manage and conduct contract management activities and assist with governance, business, administrative and managerial outcomes. They will interpret and provide subject matter expertise advice within the contracting function based on legislation, policy and procedures to the REO. 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. About our Team The Romeo Enterprise Office ensures both the mission readiness and airworthiness of the Royal Australian Navy’s MH-60R Seahawk Romeo helicopter fleet and the safety of its aviators and aircraft maintenance staff through the provision of support services via Foreign Military Sales agreements with the US Government, and International and Australian Industry Partners. The successful applicant will join a diverse team made up of APS, ADF, US Navy and contractors, all driven to ensure the availability of the RAN’s MH-60R Seahawk Romeo Helicopter fleet and the safety of its aviators and aircraft maintenance staff is delivered under a cost effective and financially compliant framework. Our Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, experienced, self-driven and highly motivated to make a difference through application and innovation. The role is significant and directly contributes to delivery of Navy Aviation effects in a diverse and challenging global environment now and into the future. You will: Apply your highly developed communication and engagement skills to prepare briefings, submissions, reports and communicate commercial and contracting risks, issues and opportunities to stakeholders; Be solutions focused, with the ability to present ideas persuasively; Be a critical thinker, skilled listener and effective communicator; Able to work within a collaborative team environment and achieve shared objectives; Be a critical thinker with the ability to apply judgement to achieve critical outcomes; Trustworthy, transparent and possess the highest levels of integrity. Application Closing Date: Sunday 9 February 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr