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Commercial and Business Support Officer

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About KBR:

Kellogg Brown & Root (KBR) is a leading Defence and Government professional services provider. In Australia, KBR has been delivering solutions to Defence and Defence industry for over 20 years. We provide in-depth expertise to a wide range of Defence sector projects through our core competencies of program and project management, engineering, asset management, integrated logistics support, procurement and training solutions.

Learn more about our business here (https://kbr.foleon.com/gsapac/gs-apac-overview/) .

The Opportunity, Mission and Scope

The Commercial and Business Support Officer is accountable under general direction to perform delegated tasks and achieve the desired outcomes within an integrated workforce. They are accountable to ensure they have knowledge of and compliance with legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence’s mission and policy requirements.

In this position you will:

• Undertake contract management and procurement activities and raising of purchase orders using the Defence financial system and ASDEFCON Contracting suite.

• Perform contract management functions including the reviewing of contract deliverables and invoices.

• Draft complex contract documentation including Contract Change Proposals, Requests for Tender, manage procurement planning, tendering, tender evaluation, negotiations, contract formation and contract management activities while ensuring compliance with legislation, procurement policies, processes and procedures.

• Manage procurement lifecycle on contracting activities including coordination of legal and financial services.

• Draft complex contracting correspondence including providing high level advice in relation to commercially sensitive reports, submissions, solicitation documentation, contract change proposals and other documents as required.

• Apply legal and commercial risk principles and performance management frameworks related to procurement and contracting activities.

• Work collaboratively with stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop and lead strategies to address complex to very complex contracting issues including dispute resolution.

• Undertake business administration activities including the drafting of correspondence, briefs and organisational plans, scheduling and other activities required for effective office management.

• Perform the enabling functions of MCDSPO including records management, security management and internal and external stakeholder liaison.

• Provide detailed administrative professional and policy advice in relation to complex work and contribute to strategic planning, program and project management and policy development.

• Provide mentoring and guidance to SPO team members for the transition of process improvements and development of APS team members to enable the growth of the APS knowledge base.

• Train and transition the role to APS personnel when advised by the Contract Manager.

As the ideal candidate, you will bring:

• Have an Australian Government security clearance of Baseline and be able and willing to obtain an NV1

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant legal, business or commercial field or minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar position;

• Demonstrated experience and practical knowledge of ASDEFCON contracts;

• Good communication and stakeholder management skills and experience;

• Strong attention to detail;

What we will offer you:

• A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work

• Flexible working conditions

• Competitive salary (including annual reviews)

• Paid parental leave

• Income protection

• Corporate rewards

• Salary packaging/Novated leasing

• Employee stock purchase plans

• Flu shots, skin checks and private health insurance

• Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways

If you’re ready to shape tomorrow, let’s get started. Apply Now!

KBR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea, community and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and diverse work environment. We encourage candidates of all abilities to apply.

As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.