A historic and transformative endeavour for Australia is the acquisition of conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines. This whole-of-nation effort will safely and securely deliver the cutting-edge nuclear-powered submarine program.
Job Description
The Australian Submarine Agency's Virginia, Workforce and Commercial Division is seeking EL 2 Commercial Directors to lead the Commercial Branch in acquiring conventional armed, nuclear-powered submarines.
This role involves leading, developing, and managing a team of procurement and contracting professionals, driving innovative commercial outcomes across various roles.
* Providing leadership and direction for integrated and consistent procurement and contracting functions.
* Managing procurement planning, tendering, contract formation, and contract management activities while ensuring compliance with legislation, policies, processes, and procedures.
* Accountable for managing and leading a team, including providing clear communication, setting performance and behavioural standards, managing performance, delegating responsibility, and guiding and developing people.
* Accountable for managing allocated resources, setting work area priorities, workflows, developing strategies, and evaluating business outcomes.
About Our Team
The Commercial Branch provides procurement and contracting services to the Australian Submarine Agency, supporting a wide range of commercial activities.
* Support from beginning to end of procurement activities.
* Providing guidance, assurance, and advice on procurement-related matters, including policies and methods.
* Guidance with contract management activities.
* Support and advice pertaining to probity matters, management, requirements, and activities.
* Liaising with specialised services where required.
Our Ideal Candidate
We are a dynamic organisation seeking employees who are agile, innovative, and energised by high-paced work.
Our ideal candidates will bring the following attributes and skills:
* Experience in reviewing and delivering procurement and contracting documents.
* Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and sound judgement.
* Excellent written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills.
* The ability to think strategically in a sensitive and fast-paced environment.
* An outcome-focused mindset, with an ability to apply innovative and flexible approaches.
* An ability to build and sustain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* Adaptability, resilience, and flexibility in the face of changing and competing priorities.
* A sound understanding of the Commonwealth Procurement Framework.
This role offers a remuneration package that includes a Building Capability Payment (BCP), which enables the agency to provide a premium for positions critical to its capability.