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Commercial Manager

Canberra, Australian Capital TerritoryFull-time2026-10-02 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid · AustraliaSecurity clearance required

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