The key duties of the position include:

The Role

The Budget and Contract Performance Manager is responsible for leading the development, integration and monitoring of Divisional and Branch budgeting and contract performance against business plans, costings and budget forecasts within the Engineering and Technology Division.

The role provides direct support to the Division’s Branches to ensure business plans are achieved, and that budget and contract performance is analysed, monitored and reported to the Divisional Senior Leadership Group. The position works closely with ASA Finance and Commercial to ensure budgeting, financial reporting, forecasting and assurance obligations are met.

This role will:

- Work collaboratively with stakeholders and Finance and Commercial to prepare budgets and deliver accurate financial reporting, briefs and submissions.
- Monitor and analyse financial and contract performance, identifying trends, risks and opportunities to support decision-making.
- Ensure financial activity is accurately recorded and aligns with planned procurements, contracts, policies and accounting standards.
- Provide expert advice on financial performance and budget outcomes to senior leadership.
- Develop and implement financial management procedures, controls and reporting frameworks to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policies.

The Procurement and Contracting Manager is responsible for leading the development, integration and monitoring of procurement and contracting activities across the Division, ensuring alignment with business plans, costings and budget forecasts.

The role supports Branches in delivering procurement outcomes and contract performance, and ensures procurement and contracting activities are effectively analysed and reported to the Divisional Senior Leadership Group. The position works closely with ASA Finance and Commercial to ensure compliance with procurement policies, contract management requirements and reporting obligations.

This role will:

- Lead procurement planning, tendering, contract formation and contract management activities.
- Ensure procurement and contracting activities comply with legislation, policies, procedures and governance frameworks.
- Develop and manage procurement documentation including strategies, plans, reports, submissions and contract variations.
- Monitor and analyse procurement and contract data to provide insights and advice to senior leadership.
- Support forecasting,



reporting and assurance activities in collaboration with Finance and Commercial.
- Develop and implement procurement and contract management procedures and work instructions.

About our Team

Project The Engineering & Technology Division Project Management Office integrates and coordinates the Technical Capability Program planning, scope, schedule, cost, risk and performance, governance and reporting and provides support and assurance to branch procurement, contracting and projects.

The Project Management Office is structured in teams focused on - Program Planning and Integration, Program Controls, Budget Performance, and Procurement & Contracts

Our Ideal Candidate

We are seeking self-motivated and impact-driven candidates who possess strong technical, professional and interpersonal skills. We seek people who are enthusiastic and willing to learn, and in return, we will provide meaningful work, on-the-job training and development opportunities.

Budget and Contract Performance Manager

Our ideal candidate will bring the following attributes and skills to the role:

- Proven experience in budget development, financial performance management and reporting within complex programs.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide strategic insights.
- Ability to align financial management activities with organisational objectives and priorities.
- Demonstrated experience in contract oversight, including monitoring contract performance, compliance and financial alignment.
- Well-developed skills in preparing high-quality briefs, reports and advice for senior stakeholders.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing capabilities.
- Ability to exercise sound judgement, work independently and manage competing priorities.
- Experience supporting or leading teams to deliver high-quality outcomes under time pressures.

Procurement and Contracting Manager

Our ideal candidate will bring the following attributes and skills to the role:

- Demonstrated experience in complex procurement and contract management activities.
- Strong understanding of procurement frameworks,



policies, legislation and compliance requirements.
- Experience leading end-to-end procurement processes, including planning, tendering and contract management.
- Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams to deliver procurement and contracting outcomes in complex environments.
- Well-developed skills in preparing procurement documentation, reports, submissions and advice.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation and influencing skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a complex environment.
- Sound judgement, problem-solving capability and the ability to provide expert advice to senior stakeholders.

Eligibility

Security Clearance:

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 1”.

Getting to know the Australian Submarine Agency

The Australian Submarine Agency was established on 1 July 2023 and is responsible and accountable for the management and oversight of Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine program. Australia’s acquisition of conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines through the AUKUS partnership will be critical to ensuring our Defence Force has the capabilities needed to keep Australians protected. The Australian Submarine Agency operates under the Defence portfolio and maintains strong linkages with the Department of Defence. Our workforce comprises a mixture of Australian Public Servants, Australian Defence Force members and contractors. At the Australian Submarine Agency, you will enjoy experiences and opportunities that, as an APS employee, you simply would not get in any other organisation. You are able to undertake interesting, challenging and unique work. This ranges from intelligence and strategic policy right through to human resources, communications, infrastructure and engineering, and information technology. As part of the Australian Submarine Agency you will be working at the cutting edge of capability delivery, supported by professionalisation pathways so you can continue to develop, along with unique and varied career opportunities. Our people are capable, committed and diverse. We support an inclusive culture that emphasises respect and collaboration and prioritises safety and security. Our greatest asset is our people. We offer flexible working arrangements and a range of formal and informal professional development opportunities.

📌 Budget & Contract Performance Manager and Procurement & Contracting Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Australian Submarine Agency
📍 Melbourne