About BRG
Business Review Group (BRG) is a veteran-owned, Canberra-based consultancy supporting Defence and Government clients across Australia. We specialise in placing trusted professionals into high-impact Defence programs and work closely with our people to align them with meaningful, long-term opportunities across complex acquisition and sustainment environments.
About The Role
BRG is seeking an experienced
Defence Commercial and Contracts Manager
to support a maritime customer within a complex, high-tempo Defence environment. This role is responsible for the
end-to-end management of commercial activities and contract performance
across multiple Defence projects.
The successful candidate will bring strong expertise in
Commercial Contract Management, Contract Administration, Defence Contracting, and Procurement
, with demonstrated experience working across
ASDEFCON contract suites
and Defence acquisition processes. This role requires a high level of attention to detail, strong analytical capability, and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining compliance and effective stakeholder engagement.
Key Details
* Location: Cairns, QLD (travel may be required if the resource is not local)
* Work Arrangement: Up to 3 days working from home
* Security Clearance: NV1 – Negative Vetting Level 1
* Citizenship: Australian citizen required
Duties & Responsibilities
The Defence Commercial and Contracts Manager will be responsible for:
* Developing and maintaining Contract Management Plans aligned with project objectives and Defence policy
* Conducting contract performance reviews, identifying risks, issues, and opportunities for improvement
* Coordinating, reviewing, and assessing supplier deliverables to ensure contractual and technical compliance
* Preparing, reviewing, and endorsing key commercial documentation, including procurement artefacts, commercial correspondence, contractual notices, and evaluation reports
* Developing and managing commercial, contract, and procurement strategies and documentation in accordance with Defence policies and ASDEFCON requirements
* Drafting Noting and Decision Briefs to support governance and approval processes
* Engaging with Defence stakeholders, industry partners, and senior leadership to support successful project outcomes
* Providing specialist commercial and procurement advice to project teams and decision-makers
* Supporting Phase-In and Phase-Out activities to ensure smooth contract transitions
* Delivering training to Defence personnel on procurement methodologies, contracting options, and tender development processes
To Be Successful
Candidates must demonstrate:
* Tertiary qualifications in Law, Commerce, Business, Finance, Procurement, or a related discipline
* Demonstrated experience working with ASDEFCON and Defence procurement processes
* A minimum of 8+ years commercial experience within the Defence sector
* Strong commercial acumen and the ability to operate effectively within complex organisational environments
* High-level communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills
* Ability to obtain and maintain NV1 Security Clearance
* Australian citizenship (candidates must not be former citizens or permanent residents of a prescribed nation)
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