About The Opportunity Business Review Group is seeking experienced Defence Commercial Specialists to support the

About The Opportunity Business Review Group is seeking experienced Defence Commercial Specialists to support the Guided Weapons & Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Manufacturing Division . This chance supports the Australian Government's Defence Strategic Review 2026 , which committed to developing Australian Defence Force and industry capability for the manufacture of Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance within Australia. As part of this initiative, Defence established the Guided Weapons & Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Group and appointed the Chief of Guided Weapons & Explosive Ordnance (CGWEO) to lead strategy, capability development, acquisition, domestic production and sustainment across Defence's GWEO capability. Working within the GWEO Commercial Team, you will provide commercial, procurement and contract management services supporting capability acquisition and sustainment programs across multiple Defence domains.

Key Responsibilities

The Commercial Specialist will support Defence procurement and contract management activities through:

Procurement

- Supporting the delivery of complex procurement activities.
- Developing commercial and procurement strategies.
- Preparing procurement documentation.
- Developing Endorsements to Proceed for Commonwealth approval.
- Preparing Request for Tender (RFT) documentation.
- Developing Tender Evaluation Plans.
- Preparing Tender Evaluation Reports.
- Conducting liability and commercial risk assessments.
- Developing and managing procurement schedules.

Contract Management





- Processing contract changes.
- Reviewing contractor deliverables.
- Monitoring contractor performance.
- Assisting the Commonwealth during negotiations with prime contractors.
- Developing delegate approval documentation.
- Preparing Contract Management Plans.

Commercial Support

- Providing accurate and timely commercial advice to delegates and stakeholders.
- Ensuring compliance with Defence procurement policies and governance.
- Identifying and managing commercial risks.
- Preparing briefs, approval submissions and reports.
- Coordinating project representation at key contract meetings.

Essential Requirements

Candidates must demonstrate:

- Minimum 8 years' Defence experience.
- Demonstrated experience in Defence commercial and procurement.
- Experience supporting Defence acquisition and/or sustainment activities.
- Strong stakeholder management and engagement skills.
- Experience using the ASDEFCON document suite.
- Knowledge of Defence Writing Standards.
- Knowledge of Defence internal processes and governance.
- Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a team while exercising sound judgement and working with minimal supervision.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience delivering Defence commercial and procurement outcomes within complex acquisition or sustainment environments. They will be confident preparing procurement documentation, supporting ASDEFCON contract management activities, engaging with diverse stakeholders and ensuring compliance with Defence procurement frameworks.

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📌 Commercial Specialist (Level 2 & Level 3) (Canberra)
🏢 Business Review Group
📍 Canberra