3 months (on-going)
- NV1 Security clearance required
Our client is seeking an experienced Commercial Advisory professional to support the ongoing management of the contractual framework which supports Defence Industry support to capability development efforts to enhance land force tactical communications. Working with the existing LAND 4140 team, this role will be proactive in the development and coordination from strategy and planning through to approach to market and execution and implementation of procurement processes and methodologies. The Commercial Advisory professional will be adept at working with multi-disciplinary teams and varied stakeholders to ensure the Commonwealth meets all capability objectives within a compliant commercial framework.
**Deliverables**
The Service Provider shall provide support and advice in relation to procurement methodologies, contracting options, and tender development. The required services may include:
- Assess supply market trends including current and future market capacity and capability;
- Design and develop appropriate procurement methodologies and contracting options (including commercial arrangements) to:
- Deliver an optimised value-for-money outcome;
- Mitigate risks;
- Reduce costs of tendering to industry and the Commonwealth;
- Minimise through-contract cost of ownership;
- Minimise the level of management, governance, and administration;
- Where appropriate employ a collaborative approach to engaging industry; and
- Employ contemporary performance management.
- Develop associated requirements definitions, business cases, strategies, plans, and tender documentation
- Leading, or assisting with, tendering activities, and providing expert advice to Defence during those activities
- Advising on and ensuring compliance with probity principles within procurement processes and when engaging with industry;
- Conduct training and educating Defence personnel in relation to procurement methodologies, contracting options and tender development;
- Manage staff to achieve Commercial outcomes of the Project; and
- Undertake additional work as required to support the outcomes of the Project.
**Essential/ Desirable Criteria**
Services are to be provided by personnel with:
- Relevant qualifications and associated domain knowledge;
- Detailed procurement methodology and contracting experience with both Government and private organisations-including direct experience with procurement activities; designing contracts; and interacting directly with industry; and
- Understanding of the content of the Defence Procurement Manual (DPM), and related guidance, and the ASDEFCON suite of tendering and contracting templates.
- A qualified practitioner with higher degree qualifications or relevant industry experience of more than 8 years.
- Previous Defence experience is highly desirable.
- Extensive industry and specialty experience in Procurement and Contract Management.
- Already have or ability to obtain a Negative Vetting 1 Security Clearance.
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**Job Type**: Contract