Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Title:

Contract and Business Support Officer

Title:

Contract and Business Support Officer

We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers and dreamers who all share one goal — to improve the world.

KBR delivers science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 34,000 people performing diverse, complex, and mission-critical roles in 33 countries. 

For 65 years, KBR and its heritage companies are proud to have delivered some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects.

With around 2,000 employees in 6 primary offices throughout Australia, we are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projects with a digital mindset driving innovation within our business and for our customers.

We help ensure mission success on land, in the air, at sea, in space and cyberspace for our defence customers.

From individual technologies and services to comprehensive project delivery and mission execution, no other company can match the breadth and depth of KBR.

KBR comprises a diverse team who provide a broad spectrum of capabilities across Australia and the Asia Pacific.Our proven project teams readily address complex and multi-disciplinary activities, providing low-risk and cost-effective solutions to the defence force.

The Opportunity:

The Contract 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.

Responsibilities:

The key responsibilities of the role will include, but is not limited to:

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

• 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.

As the ideal candidate you will bring:

Essential:

• Have an Australian Government security clearance of Baseline (or above) 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;

All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active Negative Vetting 1 Defence Security Clearance. Only candidates holding a Baseline Clearance or above should apply.

What we will offer you:

· A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work

· Flexible working

· 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 discounted 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.