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