Commercial & Procurement Specialist (12 Month Contract)

Contract: 12 months
Location: Sydney
Security: Australian Citizen required; Baseline or NV1 highly desirable

An opportunity has become available with one of our government clients for an experienced Program Commercial and Procurement Specialist to support a technology uplift for major infrastructure.

This role sits within the Technology Strategy Procurement and Commercial and will play a key role advising on the planning and execution of commercial activities across the program. You will ensure activities align with Commonwealth Procurement Rules and deliver strong outcomes.

You will also manage vendor relationships, assess emerging commercial risks, and support program governance through reporting to relevant boards and forums.

Key responsibilities

* Provide commercial and procurement advice to support the planning and execution of the program
* Manage commercial relationships with program vendors and suppliers
* Identify, assess and manage commercial risks and issues across the program
* Prepare and maintain contract management plans aligned with organisational policy and operational requirements
* Oversee the commercial ecosystem of partner organisations providing assurance services to the program
* Support program governance through reporting and engagement with internal boards and committees
* Manage supplier performance, commercial obligations and contract compliance

Technical and program responsibilities

* Act as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for engineering and technical matters related to the program
* Coordinate technical engagement between engineering teams, the project, suppliers and internal stakeholders
* Manage engineering review gates, including engagement with third-party participants where required
* Facilitate SME engagement to support design, development, testing, installation and verification activities
* Represent the organisation during testing activities and acceptance of test outcomes
* Oversee installation, system commissioning, testing and verification activities at operational sites
* Manage technology change processes, ensuring configuration management and change control is maintained
* Identify and track program risks and mitigation strategies
* Provide trusted technical guidance across the program, including safety and security considerations
* Support systems engineering and project activities across acquisition and implementation phases

Requirements:

* Experience working within large Defence or Federal Government programs
* Strong understanding of CASG and ASDEFCON frameworks would be beneficial but essential
* Demonstrated experience managing commercial and procurement activities within complex programs
* Experience engaging with large OEM or technology vendors delivering complex technology systems such as communications, radar, or radio
* Strong stakeholder engagement and supplier management capability
* Experience working within highly governed environments and program boards

Security requirements

All candidates must;

* Be an Australian Citizen
* Be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance (Baseline or NV1 preferred)

This opportunity would suit a professional experienced in government or defence procurement, commercial management, and complex technology delivery programs supporting critical infrastructure and government capability.