About the Opportunity

Business Review Group (BRG) is seeking an experienced Commercial Contracting Support Officer (Level 2) to support the SATCOM SPO – OBC SSB (Space) project within the Department of Defence.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercial qualified with Defence procurement and contracting experience to contribute to a high-profile Defence capability program. The role supports the commercial contracting function through procurement planning, tender activities, contract administration and commercial advice across the project lifecycle.

Canberra-based candidates are preferred, however remote work arrangements are available. This is an enduring engagement with a strong likelihood of extension beyond 30 June 2027.

Key Responsibilities

As the Commercial Contracting Support Officer, you will:

- Evaluate and analyse contract and financial information submitted by vendors in response to Request for Tender (RFT) activities.
- Verify compliance with RFT requirements, formatting standards and registration conditions.
- Support the Commercial Contracting Manager in providing strategic commercial advice to the project.
- Assist with the preparation, review and management of Scopes of Work.
- Develop contractual documentation in accordance with Defence policy, procedures and procurement frameworks.
- Assist with procurement planning, tender development, contract formation and contract management activities.




- Prepare commercial correspondence and documentation while ensuring legislative and policy compliance.
- Provide support across procurement, commercial, legal and financial investigations relating to contract management outcomes.
- Contribute to the achievement of project milestones through effective commercial support.

Essential Experience

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate experience in:

- Defence commercial and procurement environments.
- Government procurement frameworks and legislative requirements.
- Procurement planning, tendering and contract formation.
- Reviewing and evaluating commercial documentation and supplier submissions.
- Preparing Defence contract documentation and Scopes of Work.
- Contract management principles and commercial governance.
- Producing high-quality written documentation and reports.
- Working within complex stakeholder environments.

Key Attributes

The successful candidate will possess:

- Strong commercial acumen and sound judgement.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A thorough understanding of procurement methodologies and evaluation processes.
- Solid analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- The ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary Defence project teams.

📌 Commercial Contracting Support Officer(6166) (Canberra)
🏢 Business Review Group
📍 Canberra