- Work on a high-profile, long-term Defence aviation capability
- Commercial role with real influence across complex contracts and procurement
- Newcastle/Hunter-based Defence professionals with active NV1 clearance
Join a major Defence environment supporting a high-profile aviation capability. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial professional to contribute to complex, long-term Defence programs.
Your new role
As Senior Commercial Officer, you will lead and support complex commercial and contract activities across the capability life cycle.
Key responsibilities include
- Providing strategic commercial and contract management advice
- Supporting procurement planning, tendering, negotiations and contract formation
- Providing advice on commercial risk, probity, policy and legal compliance
- Developing and reviewing key procurement and commercial documentation
- Managing stakeholder relationships across Defence and project teams
- Mentoring and supporting commercial and contract management colleagues
- Ensuring activities comply with relevant Defence and Commonwealth procurement policies
What you'll need to succeed
- Current active NV1 Security Clearance is essential
- Robust commercial, procurement and contract management experience
- Previous experience within Defence or CASG is highly desirable
- Sound understanding of Defence commercial policies and procurement processes
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing and communication skills
- Strong written communication and Defence documentation skills
- Ability to operate effectively in a complex, fast-paced environment
What you'll get in return An opportunity to work on a significant Defence capability program in a senior commercial capacity, based close to Newcastle.
What you need to do now
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Desired Skills and Experience
Current active NV1 Security Clearance is essential
Strong commercial, procurement and contract management experience
Previous experience within Defence or CASG is highly desirable
Sound understanding of Defence commercial policies and procurement processes
Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing and communication skills
Strong written communication and Defence documentation skills
Ability to operate effectively in a complex, fast-paced environment