Contract Officer

Publicroles; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth Department of Defence in Canberra is seeking a Contract Officer to support procurement and contract administration activities across defence programs.

The role requires meticulous contract management, compliance with government processes, and collaboration with internal teams. This full-time position offers stable permanent employment in the nation’s defence sector. Applicants should have strong attention to detail, risk assessment, and communication skills.

Job description

PermanentCommonwealthDepartment of Defence## Contract OfficerLocation: Canberra ACTSalary: $89,841–$96,829**What could you take home?** Compare this role with another salary or contract offer, including tax, super and HELP. Compare this role’s take-home This job’s pay is prefilled. Add your other offer to compare.Job type: PermanentCloses: 16 Nov 2026Posted: 2 Nov 2026Listed via: APSJobs