The key duties of the position include:
The Role
We are seeking highly motivated individuals to fill the role of EL 1 – Commercial Manager within the Submarines Division of the Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Group.
In this role, you will exercise a degree of independence and build strong relationships with stakeholders across the Submarine Enterprise. You will work productively and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment, delivering competing and time critical commercial outcomes in support of complex activities across the entire procurement lifecycle.
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 Collective Agreement (DECA), for positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to Defence capability. For further information, please contact the contact officer.
About our Team
Submarines Division is within the Department of Defence’s Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Group. Submarines Division exists to deliver enduring, potent and credible submarine capability vital to Australia’s national security. The Submarine capability we deliver includes the submarines themselves, their support systems and the associated sovereign industrial base.
The Commercial team supports the commercial needs of the Submarines Division including conducting complex procurements and contracting activities, contract management and commercial management of complex risks and issues. The team works closely and collaboratively with the Australian Submarine Agency and major Defence industries.
The Division works in partnership with the Royal Australian Navy and Industry to deliver the strategic submarine capability to the nation. You will have access to generous and attractive working conditions as an Australian Public Servant in Defence. Working for Defence will support you in balancing work life with family and other priorities.
You can access a variety of flexible working arrangements, including part-time work, occasionally working from home and working hours that are not always nine to five. Information on Defence employees’ working conditions, including an attractive remuneration package that may respond to industry variations and a generous superannuation contribution (15.4%), can be sourced from the Defence Enterprise Agreement. If you require further information, please email ***************@defence.gov.au
Our Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will work closely with a diverse range of stakeholders to achieve commercial outcomes that enable the delivery of submarine capability. We are seeking highly motivated and collaborative minded people who will have the opportunity to contribute to a once in a lifetime program.
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate the following:
- A high standard of professionalism, integrity, discretion and sound judgement.
- An ability to interpret and apply legislation, regulation, policies, procedures, standards, corporate objectives, instructions and other material to deliver complex commercial outcomes.
- Being accountable for managing allocated resources, setting work area priorities and developing strategies.
- An ability to manage and be accountable for contract administration, performance and risks and take appropriate action.
- An ability to build and sustain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to lead and manage a team, set work priorities, manage workflows and set clear performance and behaviour standards
Eligibility
Security Clearance:
Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 1”.
Getting to know the Department of Defence
The Department of Defence employs around 18,000 Australian Public Service (APS) employees. Defence APS employees work in a wide variety of critical roles, Australia wide, enabling our three services Navy, Army and Air Force, to do their job. Defence has a range of Australian Public Service (APS) career opportunities that offer interesting, challenging, and unique work. Our workforce includes administrative support, accountants, intelligence analysts, engineers, policy advisors, graphic designers, lawyers, social workers, IT specialists and contract managers to name a few. We offer a rewarding career that includes professional development, work-life balance, recognition, a flexible and supportive work environment and a diverse workforce. To find out more about a career with Defence please visit https://www.defence.gov.au/jobs-careers