EMPLOYMENT

The key duties of the position include The Role The ICT Commercial and Business Services Branch is seeking talented and motivated EL 1s with drive, integrity and passion to support a range of commercial activities across Defence Digital Group (DDG). We are looking to establish a merit pool of EL 1s across multiple areas within the Branch to fill current and future vacancies cross the following areas: Commercial Strategy. Commercial Managers. Commercial Data and Analysis. Contract Management. Procurement and Contracting. Panel Management. Performance Management. Commercial Governance. You may be required to: Thoroughly understand the Commonwealth Procurement Framework, procedures and compliance obligations providing guidance to business areas within DDG. Lead procurement planning, tendering and contract management activities ensuring compliance with legislation, procurement policies, processes and procedures. Lead sourcing strategies, complex & strategic procurement, contract management and assurance activities. Undertake data analysis to support responses to very complex enquiries. Build and sustain productive working relationships across DDG to support delivery of Defence capability. 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 ICT Commercial and Business Services Branch (ICTCBS) is within the Group Operations Division. ICTCBS is responsible for a wide range of commercial activities across an ICT portfolio of over $1 billion. The Branch oversees the commercial management of the Terrestrial Communications, Centralised Processing and End User Support Services contracts, manages supplier relationships, leads sourcing activities for new or refreshed enterprise ICT capabilities and provides commercial assurance services to DDG. Group Operations Division is responsible for leading Group business operations functions and reform activities; this is achieved by designing and implementing the DDG Governance framework and modelling the underlying processes and ways of working of the group. The Division also works to optimise Group performance and strengthen industry partnerships through a centralised commercial capability Our Ideal Candidate We are looking for people with integrity, curiosity, resilience, willingness to learn, ability to work effectively in an integrated team, and ability to deliver better Defence commercial outcomes. The ideal candidate will have experience to: Work within legislation frameworks, established principles, work practices and procedures in accordance with Defence's mission and business objectives. Have experience and comprehensive knowledge of research and analysis to support commercial decision-making. Build holistic views of Defence's ICT Sourcing strategy, processes, information, and assets to ensure Defence and ICT are aligned. Strategically assess Defence's current capability, translate business strategy and objectives, identify required changes in capabilities and emerging technologies relevant to Defence's business outcomes to support a major commercial strategy and approach to market. Build and maintain working relationships through effective relationship management, including engaging with stakeholders, manage expectations and concerns to develop a shared understanding of the business benefits and risks to achieve outcomes.