The key duties of the position include:The Role
The Electromagnetic Warfare Intelligence Systems (EWIS) Branch is seeking a highly motivated and experienced leader to drive commercial and contracting outcomes across a dynamic and strategically significant capability area.
As the EL 2 Commercial Director, you will lead complex procurement activities, shape contracting strategies, and deliver innovative commercial solutions that support Defence's mission.
This role supports three Systems Program Offices (SPOs) and the Assistant Secretary by applying deep procurement expertise to drive innovation, efficiency, and assurance across procurement processes and contract management outcomes.
This role requires a strategic thinker with the ability to deliver high quality advice, robust leadership capabilities, and the ability to influence and collaborate across Defence and Industry.
This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in Defence as a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP).
This enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the base salary otherwise payable under the Defence Enterprise Collective Agreement (DECA), for positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to Defence capability.
For further information, please contact the contact officer.
About our Team
The EWIS Branch under Joint Systems Division is an exciting and complex environment, offering a rewarding career in one of the most dynamic organisations within Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG).
We deliver joint capability with a primary focus on electronic protection, electronic support, and electronic attack, and seek to be recognised and respected as a centre of expertise and a global leader in delivering and supporting capability solutions within the EWIS domain.
Within this small but high performing team, you will be provided with a supportive team workplace and significant professional development opportunities to help progress in your career.




The successful candidate can expect to be challenged in their role and supported by an inclusive and considerate team and leadership group.
Our Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a strategic thinker with the ability to deliver high quality advice, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to influence and collaborate across Defence and Industry.
The successful candidate will have:
Extensive experience in complex commercial activities across the entire procurement life cycle.
Demonstrated leadership with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to achieve best-fit organisational solutions.
Experience in making decisions based on professional judgement, evaluating risk in the context of a complex and changing environment.
Highly developed interpersonal, written and communication skills, including relationship building, resilience and adaptability and tailoring your approach when targeting audiences.
A people leader who can manage, develop and mentor their team to achieve quality outcomes in a high tempo environment.
EligibilitySecurity Clearance:
Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at Negative Vetting Level 2.
Getting to know the Department of DefenceThe Department of Defence employs around 18,000 Australian Public Service (APS) employees.
Defence APS employees work in a wide variety of critical roles, Australia wide, enabling our three services Navy, Army and Air Force, to do their job.
Defence has a range of Australian Public Service (APS) career opportunities that offer interesting, challenging, and unique work.
Our workforce includes administrative support, accountants, intelligence analysts, engineers, policy advisors, graphic designers, lawyers, social workers, IT specialists and contract managers to name a few.
We offer a rewarding career that includes professional development, work-life balance, recognition, a flexible and supportive work environment and a diverse workforce.
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📌 Commercial Director (Canberra)
🏢 Department Of Defence
📍 Canberra