Defence Commercial Advisor - Contracts & Procurement

Amentum; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Professional development support

Job security with defence sector

Job summary

Amentum is seeking multiple Commercial Advisors to support Defence programs from the RAAF Base Edinburgh, Adelaide. You will provide commercial and contract management expertise across complex Defence environments, working with Defence, industry and government stakeholders to deliver outcomes.

This role focuses on managing procurement activities, tender evaluations, negotiations, and ensuring contractual obligations are met, while contributing to governance forums and continuous improvement in

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial management, contract management, procurement, or acquisition environments.
• Experience with ASDEFCON and Commonwealth contracting procurement frameworks essential.
• Experience managing complex contracts and supplier relationships.
• Knowledge of Defence commercial and governance processes.
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to assess and manage risk.
• Experience preparing commercial documentation, reports, submissions, and briefs.
• NV1 Security Clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial advice and contract management support across Defence programmes.
• Develop, review, and manage contracts, procurement documentation, and commercial artefacts.
• Support procurement activities, tender evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Prepare commercial reports, executive briefs, approval documentation, and presentations.
• Monitor contractor performance and contractual compliance.
• Identify and manage commercial risks, issues, and opportunities.
• Support contract change proposals and commercial strategy development.
• Collaborate with Defence and industry stakeholders to achieve commercial outcomes.
• Participate in governance forums and commercial reviews.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities and commercial best practice.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract management

Procurement

Acquisition environments

ASDEFCON

Commonwealth frameworks

Defence governance

Risk assessment

Documentation & briefs

NV1 clearance

Job description

Amentum is seeking multiple Commercial Advisors to support Defence programs from the RAAF Base Edinburgh, Adelaide. You will provide commercial and contract management expertise across complex Defence environments, working with Defence, industry and government stakeholders to deliver outcomes.

This role focuses on managing procurement activities, tender evaluations, negotiations, and ensuring contractual obligations are met, while contributing to governance forums and continuous improvement in