First listed on: 17 October 2023
Procurement Commercial Manager

$111,441 - $125,705 (EL 1) + Super and 10% BDCP
Nowra - NSW


The Role
NASPO are seeking an energetic self-starter, with demonstrated experience in commercial, contracting, and business management activities for a complex program, preferably in the Defence environment.

The successful candidate will assist in the establishment of the Defence Search and Rescue Services sustainment procurement and contracting activities.

Ongoing, the position will be responsible for a broad range of tasks relating to Commercial Procurement and Contract Management, high level briefings, and Commercial policy advice.

The additional payment is a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP) which enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the rate of salary otherwise payable under the Enterprise Agreement (EA) to some or all of the jobs within a critical occupation(s) or discipline within a workplace. Applicants engaged into a BDCP position must consider the following. BDCPs provide remuneration in addition to the Defence Enterprise Agreement (EA). This arrangement is subject to meeting eligibility criteria and is subject to annual review. Should your performance fall beyond requirements or the eligibility criteria not be met, your eligibility for the BDCP may be reviewed and ceased. It may also be ceased should you change positions or the requirement for the BDCP is no longer necessary, as determined by Defence. Should the BDCP be ceased you will be advised and your BDCP additional payment will cease.

About our Team
The NASPO Commercial Team provides Commercial, Procurement and Contracting advice to the following products: Defence Search and Rescue Services; Helicopter Aircrew Training System and Maritime Aviation Support Unit. The team assists with the development of procurement related documentation including templates, correspondence, reports, submissions, plans and strategies, risk and performance reviews, contract change proposals and other contract management documentation. The team develops productive relationships with NASPO's customers. It monitors contract performance. It provides export control advice.

Our Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have:

  • Broad commercial skills, good people skills and the ability to understand client requirements.
  • An in-depth knowledge of, and compliance with, legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence’s mission.
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise sound decision making and judgement to provide expert policy advice.
  • Demonstrated strong problem solving skills and ability to prioritise tasks.

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 1 November 2023

For further information please review the job information pack, reference CASG/09899/23 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=A8A18827-7842-E1B5-B8C8-D21A01F28F6A.