Our Client

Our client is an ACT Government organisation responsible for delivering residential, commercial and industrial land development across the Territory, supporting housing supply, urban renewal, infrastructure and sustainable community outcomes. Its work spans land release, master-planned communities, commercial ventures and major development initiatives across Canberra. The broader delivery function manages land, infrastructure and approvals supporting new suburbs, urban renewal precincts, community facilities, transport connections and commercial development arrangements. Recent public reporting also highlights a significant portfolio of commercial ventures and city-shaping development activity. This opportunity sits within a commercial ventures setting where strong procurement coordination, contract administration, financial oversight and governance support are essential to successful project delivery. The source position description confirms that the role works closely with project managers, suppliers and internal stakeholders to support commercial and operational outcomes.

Why Contract With Us

At Charter Diligence, we go beyond just placement - we support our contractors with practical benefits that reflect real-life needs. All contractors engaged through us have access to early cash advances on approved timesheets, offering flexibility in cases of unforeseen expenses or cash flow challenges. Unlike traditional labour hire providers, we understand that life doesn’t always align with a pay cycle - and we're here to help when it matters most. Well, ask your mates if they’re already a Charter Diligence Contractor - chances are, they’re already benefiting from the support we provide.

About The Role





This is an opportunity for an experienced Commercial Support Officer to join a busy ACT Government project environment supporting commercial ventures and development initiatives. Working alongside senior leaders, project managers, suppliers and internal stakeholders, you will provide high-level commercial, procurement, governance and administrative support. The position combines procurement coordination, contract administration, financial monitoring, executive support and project governance, making it well suited to someone comfortable managing multiple workstreams within a government or similarly regulated environment. Comparable Australian government commercial support roles also commonly involve maintaining contract registers, tracking vendor performance, managing procurement documentation and improving contract administration processes.

Position

Commercial Support Officer

PAYG Rate

$67.70 to $88.94 per hour + super

Location

Dickson, ACT

Working Arrangement

Hybrid, minimum 3 days per week in the office

Start Date

ASAP, subject to cleared Police Check

Duration

9 months

Key Responsibilities

- Coordinate procurement activities from initial documentation through approvals, evaluation processes and stakeholder input.
- Prepare and administer consultant briefs, contracts, purchase orders,



variations and supporting commercial documentation.
- Track contract milestones, deliverables, expiry dates, risks and outstanding actions to support timely project delivery.
- Monitor project expenditure, commitments and budgets and assist with financial reporting and reconciliation.
- Process invoices, purchase orders and related financial transactions accurately and within required timeframes.
- Maintain contract, procurement and project registers, ensuring records remain complete, current and audit-ready.
- Prepare briefing notes, correspondence, reports, presentations and operational planning documents for senior stakeholders.
- Coordinate meetings, consultant engagements and stakeholder activities, including agendas, meeting papers and minutes.
- Monitor actions and decisions arising from meetings and follow up with responsible stakeholders.
- Support contract performance monitoring and assist with identifying emerging commercial, delivery or compliance issues.
- Maintain effective document control and records management practices in accordance with government requirements.
- Liaise with project managers, suppliers, consultants and corporate teams to resolve administrative and commercial matters.
- Identify process improvements that strengthen procurement, contract administration and reporting workflows.
- Support governance, compliance and reporting requirements across the commercial project portfolio.
- Escalate risks, delays and documentation issues appropriately to support informed decision-making.

About You

- Demonstrated experience in commercial support, procurement, contract administration, project support or business operatio

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