Commercial Manager (Fixed-term)

Omni Executive; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni seeks a Commercial Manager to join our Canberra team on a full-time, short fixed-term contract (initial 3-6 months) with potential to transition to permanent employment. You will oversee contractual obligations, monitor KPIs and identify opportunities to strengthen efficiency, compliance and commercial outcomes.

Working with stakeholders, legal experts and operations, you will negotiate variations, obtain authorisations and support change management to drive improvements across complex

Qualifications

• Be an Australian citizen.
• Hold a current Australian Government Security Clearance or be willing to obtain one.
• Five years’ experience in a complex contract or program.
• Strong understanding of contractual obligations, performance monitoring and compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate contract variations and drive performance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract creation, execution and analysis, ensuring obligations are met and KPIs are tracked.
• Identify commercial, financial and operational risks andRecommend actions to improve outcomes.
• Monitor contract performance, challenge underperformance and implement corrective actions.
• Address compliance failures, apply contract terms and support remediation of breaches.
• Advise stakeholders on contractual changes, negotiate variations and obtain authorisations.
• Collaborate with internal and external experts to support effective contract management and stakeholder relationships.
• Develop and implement change management protocols to improve efficiency and contract performance.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Contract management

Job description

Full details of the job.

Vacancy Name

Vacancy No

Vacancy No VN399

Employment Type

Employment Type Full Time

Security Clearance Required

Security Clearance Required Negative Vetting 1

Location of Role

Omni is seeking a Commercial Manager to join our Canberra team on a full-time, short fixed-term contract for an initial 3-6 months, with the possibility of transitioning to permanent employment. You will oversee contractual obligations, monitor performance against agreed KPIs, and identify opportunities to strengthen business efficiency, compliance and commercial outcomes.

Working closely with stakeholders, legal experts and operational teams, you will negotiate contract variations, obtain appropriate authorisations and support change management. This is an opportunity to contribute to key business decisions and drive practical improvements across complex contracts and programs.

Key Responsibilities

Manage contract creation, execution and analysis, ensuring obligations are met and performance is measured against agreed KPIs.

Identify commercial, financial and operational risks and recommend actions to improve outcomes.

Monitor contract performance, challenge underperformance and implement corrective actions.

Address compliance failures, apply contract terms appropriately and support the remediation of breaches.

Advise stakeholders on contractual changes, negotiate variations and obtain required authorisations.

Collaborate with internal and external experts to support effective contract management and stakeholder relationships.

Develop and implement change management protocols, benchmarking and review processes to improve efficiency and contract performance.

Our Ideal Candidate

You are committed, adaptable, collaborative and resilient, with the commercial judgement to balance contractual obligations, stakeholder needs and business outcomes. You bring integrity, discretion when handling sensitive information, strong organisational and time-management skills, and a commitment to Omni's values and ethical standards.

We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, academic disciplines and industry sectors, including Veterans, Defence Industry professionals, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Our ideal candidate is motivated to support Australia's national interests and sovereign capability, and contribute to a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace.

The below key requirements are required to be demonstrated by all Omni employees:

Be an Australian citizen.

Hold a current Australian Government Security Clearance or be willing to obtain one.

Have excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.

In addition, essential to this role:

At least five years’ experience working within a complex contract or program.

A strong understanding of contractual obligations, performance monitoring and compliance.

Demonstrated ability to negotiate contract variations and drive performance improvements.

Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to work collaboratively with legal, operational and other specialists.

The ability to develop and implement change management strategies.

Expertise in risk management and financial optimisation within commercial contracts.

About Omni

Established in 2012, Omni is a proudly Australian-owned company dedicated to supporting Australian Government, Defence, and Private Sector Clients. With a team of over 400 personnel, Omni’s strength lies in its people and culture, built on integrity and a commitment to excellence. At Omni, we bring together a diverse team with collective experience spanning intelligence, special operations, law enforcement, emergency services, engineering, and aviation. Our values of Respect, Trust, Agility and Humility guide everything we do, ensuring tailored solutions and long-term partnerships with our valued clients.

This is an initial 3-6-month fixed-term appointment, with the possibility of transitioning to permanent employment. A permanent appointment is not guaranteed.