The Role

Our client, a high-profile Commonwealth Department, is seeking experienced Commercial Adviser secondees to support its procurement activities.  

The Responsibilities

The key responsibilities will include:

• development and approval of internal approval documents such as Endorsement to Proceed, Liability Risk Assessment, Tender Evaluation Plans, Contract Negotiation Directive, S23 delegate submissions other internal approval documents as required;
• engagement with internal and external stakeholders for procurement and policy guidance;
• engagement with internal legal teams and/or External Legal Service providers for legal, probity, commercial and contracting advice;
• preparation of Draft Contract Documents, including Request for Tenders, Conditions of Contract, Statement of Work, and associated contracting artefacts as required;
• support contract negotiation activities;
• contribute to achievement of contract signature; and
• provide other commercial and contracting support as required.

The Requirements

Knowledge and experience in the ASDEFCON suite of tendering and contracting documentation is highly desirable.

At least 5 years’ Commonwealth commercial experience and experience working on large, high-profile Commonwealth procurement projects would be highly regarded. 

A current NV 1 clearance is essential.

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