Commercial Officer (Defence)

  • Australia
  • New South Wales
  • Permanent
  • Negotiable

Commercial Officer, Level 2, Defence Commercial Support, Williamtown, NSW

Overview

We’re recruiting two permanent Commercial Officer L2s for a Defence client based on site in Williamtown, NSW. These positions are strictly Defence focused; strong Defence commercial, contracts, and procurement experience is mandatory.

This role requires an active NV1 security clearance; only NV1 will be considered.

Key responsibilities

  • Provide commercial advice, assistance, and services to the Commercial Manager and Branch Executive across Commonwealth procurement policy, procedures, and processes

  • Support the development of strategic and commercially sensitive procurement documentation, including templates, schedules, correspondence, reports, submissions, plans, strategies, risk and performance reviews, and contract change proposals

  • Support procurement planning and develop commercial documentation such as tender documents, Section 23s, Endorsement to Proceed, Decision Briefs, and contract formation documentation

  • Assist in the development, delivery, and maintenance of contract management plans, performance frameworks, compliance tools, and other contract administration processes

  • Provide contract management and administration including contract phase in, phase out, documentation updates, contract change proposals, risk identification and mitigation, stakeholder communication, performance reviews, audits, and reports

  • Assist in conducting training for Defence personnel in relation to procurement methodologies, contracting options, and tender development

Essential requirements

  • Active NV1 security clearance is essential; only NV1 cleared candidates will be considered

  • Defence experience is essential; this role requires proven Defence commercial, contracts, and procurement experience

  • Must have ASDEFCON experience, below the line or above the line

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in Defence projects or Defence commercial, contract roles

  • Strong analytical skills and commercial acumen

  • Must be based in the Newcastle, Williamtown region, with the ability to work on site in Williamtown

Role details

  • Location, Williamtown, NSW

  • Hours, 40 hours per week

  • Employment type, permanent

  • Positions available, 2

  • Security clearance, NV1 only

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