- Non-Ongoing
- $144,430 - $173,359 + 10% BDCP + up to 15.4% Superannuation
- Adelaide

- SA, Brisbane CBD
- QLD, Campbell Park
- ACT, Melbourne CBD
- VIC, Sydney CBD
- NSW

The Role
Within the Contract Management Function, an EL 2 Contract Management Director works with considerable independence is accountable to perform and achieve very complex, contract management work within an integrated workforce. They will require extensive knowledge of and compliance with legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence’s mission and policies requirements.

As the EL 2 Contract Management Director, you will exercise a significant degree of independence and perform an important leadership role. You will be responsible for influencing and developing strategies, policies, priorities and operational practices in support of Defence objectives based on high-level decision-making and judgement. You will provide strategic advice to senior management and stakeholders as well as leading and assuming accountability for very complex work or work programs that have strategic, political or operational significance.

This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in Defence as a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP). This enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the base salary otherwise payable under the Defence Enterprise Collective Agreement (DECA), for positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to Defence capability. For further information, please contact the contact officer.

About our Team

The Directorate of Estate Works Program (DEWPO) sits within the Estate Service Delivery (ESD)



Branch in the Service Delivery Division (SDD). The Estate

Works Program team operates on a two director model, with the focus of the Director Estate Works – Contracts being responsible for core procurement and contract management across the Defence Estate. The team is a highly skilled, geographically dispersed team of APS and ADF professionals who are deeply committed to sustaining the Defence estate through establishing contracts; contract management and administration; contract performance management together with audit responsibilities all of which are essential to maintaining operational readiness and capability.

This complies with legislation and supports the daily activities of groups and services at across Defence facilities. We promote an inclusive culture based on mutual respect and encourage diversity of thought and professional curiosity to deliver exciting and challenging work. We pride ourselves on creating a professional workplace that enables upskilling and career advancement opportunities.

Our Ideal Candidate

Your key attributes will be strong communication and negotiation skills, analytical skills, and the ability to develop and implement strategy. Candidates should have experience leading teams, influencing senior decisions, and translating strategy into action. Our ideal candidate will be resilient in order to lead their team to deliver outcomes for the enterprise and will require extensive knowledge of and compliance will legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence's mission and policy requirements.

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📌 EL 2 - Director, Contracting and Governance (Melbourne)
🏢 Australian Department Of Defence
📍 Melbourne