Commercial and Contract Advisory Officer

Amentum; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global contractor is seeking a Commercial and Contract Advisory Officer to support a complex maritime program in Sydney, NSW. This role involves managing contract performance, ensuring compliance, and engaging with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have an Advanced Diploma in a related field and experience in Defence contracting. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on commercial assurance and governance, with a commitment to equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Advanced Diploma in business, commerce, procurement, contracting or a related field.
• Demonstrated Defence contracting or commercial experience supporting sustainment or acquisition programs.
• Proven practitioner level capability in ASDEFCON based contracts.
• Working knowledge of Australian Industry Capability (AIC) obligations and reporting requirements.
• Must hold a current security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain day-to-day administration of assigned contracts.
• Support the development and maintenance of contract management frameworks.
• Monitor supplier performance against contractual KPIs.
• Prepare briefs and status reports for governance reviews.
• Assist in drafting and coordination of contract variations.

Skills

Defence contracting experience

ASDEFCON based contracts

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Supplier performance monitoring

Education

Advanced Diploma in business or related field

Job description

Role Title:

Commercial and Contract Advisory Officer

Role Description:

Supporting a ever evolving and complex maritime program. The Commercial and Contract Advisory Officer will support and manage the strengthening of contract performance, governance and commercial assurance by providing disciplined contract outputs, proactive engagement with stakeholders and forward leaning commercial support consistent with ASDEFCON and Defence requirements.

The officer ensures contract records, performance documentation and commercial processes are accurate, compliant and audit-ready, while actively supporting the program office to manage obligations and supplier performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain day-to-day administration of assigned contracts, including correspondence, registers, claims, deliverables and financial tracking.

• Support the development, implementation and maintenance of contract management frameworks, performance metrics and contract specific management plans.

• Monitor supplier performance against contractual KPIs, service levels, WHS, environmental and AIC obligations.

• Validate supplier self-assessments and contribute to formal performance and compliance reviews.

• Prepare briefs, status reports, performance summaries and commercial inputs for internal governance and stakeholder reviews.

• Assist in the drafting and coordination of contract variations and change proposals.

• Support risk assessments, contract issues management and commercial governance activities.

• Liaise with suppliers, engineering, logistics, finance and project staff to ensure commercial obligations and timelines are met.

• Ensure all work aligns with Defence policies, ASDEFCON, the DPPM, Australian Standards and Industry best practice.

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum Advanced Diploma in business, commerce, procurement, contracting or a related field.

• Demonstrated Defence contracting or commercial experience supporting sustainment or acquisition programs.

• Proven practitioner level capability in ASDEFCON based contracts.

• Working knowledge of Australian Industry Capability (AIC) obligations and reporting requirements.

• Must hold a current security clearance.

Location:

Sydney, NSW

Working Hours:

40 hrs per week

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, please refer to our Enterprise Agreement and www.fairwork.gov.au for more information.

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