Description : EL 1 - Commercial Manager. Company : Australian Government Department of Defence. Location : Remote in Henderson WA
- $108,195 - $122,044 (plus Super)
- Henderson - WA
The Role
The Commercial Manager reports to the Commercial Director and will provide leadership and direction on commercial issues across the organisation. They are accountable to perform and achieve complex contract management work within an integrated workforce, exercising sound decision making and judgement to provide expert policy advice. They will plan, lead and manage a range of human and physical resources and exercise the associated people and financial responsibilities to achieve concurrent business outcomes.
Note: The successful candidate may be required to undertake work on and be provided with technical information pertaining to Defence articles of United States of America (US) origin. In accordance with the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), any applicant who holds, or has previously held, citizenship or permanent residency of a country other than Australia will be required to declare and indicate the country or countries of citizenship or permanent residency. Restrictions on access to Defence articles and associated technical data subject to the ITAR by dual national employees may apply.
About our Team
In response to the Australian Government developing a nationwide naval shipbuilding enterprise the Maritime Sustainment Model has been implemented to realise Plan Galileo; Maritime Sustainment Division’s national, long term approach to sustainment of the naval fleet. In addition to being involved in building and sustaining Australia’s naval fleet, you will also have access to attractive working conditions as an Australian Public Servant in Defence.
You can access a variety of flexible working arrangements, including part-time work, occasionally working from home and working hours that aren’t 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 ‘Employment Agreement’ section of this information pack. If you require further information please email [email protected]
Our Ideal Candidate
OPVSPO is seeking a committed and confident leader to undertake the EL1 Commercial Manager position, who will be responsible for leading the Commercial Team. Proficient and experienced in complex contract management, leadership, stakeholder management and communication are required to meet the demands of this position. We want people that are looking for a challenge and are open to change and innovation, not just the status quo!
We are looking for people that can:
- Lead and direct complex contract management by creating and maintaining contracts with million-dollar budgets as well as managing critical contractor relationships.
- Establish and maintain productive contractor relations by continually and clearly communicating with influence, and negotiating persuasively.
- Achieve real results by leveraging a strong contract management background, driving excellent contract design, directing implementation, monitoring performance, steering and implementing change, and dealing with risk.
- Lead and manage a dynamic team by setting clear performance and behavioural expectations, delegating responsibility, managing performance, providing leadership and direction on the importance of Enterprise work.
- Exhibit professionalism, personal drive and integrity by engaging with risk, committing to action, displaying resilience, demonstrating self-awareness and commitment in a multi-faceted continually shifting environment.
- Shape strategic thinking by inspiring a sense of purpose and direction, focusing strategically, harnessing information and opportunities and showing judgement, intelligence and common sense.
You will be able to demonstrate how you are the right person for the job by communicating clearly and concisely how your job history and experiences make you the right candidate for the role.
