Job Title
Commercial and Contract Advisory Officer
Location
Sydney, NSW (Sydney-based applicants only)
Overview
We are seeking an experienced
Commercial and Contract Advisory Officer
to support a complex and evolving
Defence maritime program
. This role focuses on strengthening contract performance, governance, and commercial assurance within a Defence environment, delivering disciplined and compliant contract management aligned to
ASDEFCON and Defence requirements
.
The successful candidate will provide proactive, forward-leaning commercial support while ensuring all contract records, performance documentation, and commercial processes are accurate, compliant, and audit-ready.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide day-to-day administration of assigned Defence contracts, including correspondence, registers, claims, deliverables, and financial tracking
* Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of contract management frameworks, performance metrics, and contract management plans
* Monitor supplier performance against contractual KPIs, service levels, WHS, environmental, and Australian Industry Capability (AIC) obligations
* Validate supplier self-assessments and contribute to formal performance, compliance, and assurance reviews
* Prepare briefs, status reports, performance summaries, and commercial inputs for governance forums and senior stakeholders
* Assist with drafting and coordinating contract variations and change proposals
* Support risk assessments, issue management, and commercial governance activities
* Liaise with suppliers, engineering, logistics, finance, and project teams to ensure contractual obligations and timelines are met
* Ensure all activities align with Defence policies, ASDEFCON, Australian Standards, and industry best practice
Essential Experience & Requirements
* Demonstrated
Defence commercial or contracting experience
, supporting acquisition and/or sustainment programs
* Proven practitioner-level experience working with
ASDEFCON-based contracts
* Strong understanding of
Defence commercial governance
, contract performance management, and assurance
* Working knowledge of
Australian Industry Capability (AIC)
obligations and reporting
* Ability to operate effectively within complex Defence stakeholder environments
Security & Eligibility
* Must be Sydney-based
* Must hold an AGSVA Baseline clearance
(NV1 or higher will also be considered)
* Applicants must be able to provide a CSID number upon successful placement
Desired Skills and Experience
Job Title
Commercial and Contract Advisory Officer
Location
Sydney, NSW (Sydney-based applicants only)
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Commercial and Contract Advisory Officer to support a complex and evolving Defence maritime program. This role focuses on strengthening contract performance, governance, and commercial assurance within a Defence environment, delivering disciplined and compliant contract management aligned to ASDEFCON and Defence requirements.
The successful candidate will provide proactive, forward-leaning commercial support while ensuring all contract records, performance documentation, and commercial processes are accurate, compliant, and audit-ready.
Key Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day administration of assigned Defence contracts, including correspondence, registers, claims, deliverables, and financial tracking
Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of contract management frameworks, performance metrics, and contract management plans
Monitor supplier performance against contractual KPIs, service levels, WHS, environmental, and Australian Industry Capability (AIC) obligations
Validate supplier self-assessments and contribute to formal performance, compliance, and assurance reviews
Prepare briefs, status reports, performance summaries, and commercial inputs for governance forums and senior stakeholders
Assist with drafting and coordinating contract variations and change proposals
Support risk assessments, issue management, and commercial governance activities
Liaise with suppliers, engineering, logistics, finance, and project teams to ensure contractual obligations and timelines are met
Ensure all activities align with Defence policies, ASDEFCON, Australian Standards, and industry best practice
Essential Experience & Requirements
Demonstrated Defence commercial or contracting experience, supporting acquisition and/or sustainment programs
Proven practitioner-level experience working with ASDEFCON-based contracts
Strong understanding of Defence commercial governance, contract performance management, and assurance
Working knowledge of Australian Industry Capability (AIC) obligations and reporting
Ability to operate effectively within complex Defence stakeholder environments
Security & Eligibility
Must be Sydney-based
Must hold an AGSVA Baseline clearance (NV1 or higher will also be considered)
Applicants must be able to provide a CSID number upon successful placement