Commercial Manager
Core
Provides complex commercial advice, contract management, and procurement outcomes for the Export Program PMO within the Defence sector.
Role type
Senior commercial officer (Defence export contracts)
Builds
Contract and approval documentation, briefs, presentations, and negotiations for high-value Defence acquisitions.
Domain
Defence industry + Contract law and procurement
Required skills
Defence contractual relationship management, contract development and review, risk mitigation strategy, stakeholder engagement, compliance monitoring, procurement planning
Preferred skills
ASDEFCON contract template knowledge, major contract negotiation in Defence export environment, training material development
Technologies
Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) systems, DSN ( Defence Satellite Network)
Responsibilities
Develop and review complex commercial documents and contract proposals; Monitor contractor compliance with legislative and policy frameworks; Identify commercial risks and develop mitigation strategies; Interface with sustainment teams to manage contract interdependencies; Lead procurement planning and approvals; Draft correspondence and reports for committee consideration.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC