Commercial Support Officer

Commercial Support Officer
Sydney, NSW
NV1 Clearance Required

A leading defence consultancy is seeking a Commercial Support Officer to support one of Defence’s systems program offices through the structured phase-out of an existing In-Service Support Contract and transition to a new contractual arrangement.

This role is critical in ensuring continuity of support, compliance with Defence procurement policy, and a seamless handover to the incoming contract. You’ll provide commercial expertise to manage phase-out activities, mitigate risk, and uphold Defence standards throughout the transition.

Location and travel
Based in Sydney, NV1 Clearance Required
After the first two weeks onsite in Sydney CBD, hybrid working arrangements may be considered

Key responsibilities

Contract phase-out activities
Review and confirm all obligations under existing ISSCs
Manage the phase-out plan in line with Defence procurement guidelines
Oversee contract closure activities including final invoices, deliverables, stocktakes, disposals, and performance reporting
Ensure compliance with Commonwealth Procurement Rules and the Defence Contracting Framework

Transition activities
Support the development of transitional arrangements into the new contract
Facilitate knowledge transfer between outgoing and incoming contractors
Draft and review transitional documentation, including novation agreements, schedules, stocktakes, and disposals
Identify and mitigate commercial risks during transition

Stakeholder engagement
Liaise with internal Defence stakeholders, contractors, and suppliers
Provide regular updates and reporting to senior leadership
Chair meetings and prepare and distribute minutes

Deliverables
Phase-Out Plan, Transition Plan, and supporting schedules
Closure checklist
Risk register for phase-out and transition
Transition support documentation, including handover notes and contractual amendments
Procurement documentation
Action registers

Please note, we can only consider candidates with NV1 clearance, clearance is mandatory.