Defence Contract Officer – Commercial, IP & Compliance

Australian Department of Defence

Richmond

On-site

AUD 90,000 - 97,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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Defence Superannuation up to 15.4%

Job summary

Australian Department of Defence – Richmond NSW is seeking an experienced Contract Officer to support the delivery of commercial activities, including contract administration, procurement support, amendments, export controls, and governance across Defence programs.

You will be responsible for managing the contract lifecycle, monitoring performance, and providing advice on policy, compliance and commercial risk while engaging with Defence stakeholders and industry partners to achieve capability

Qualifications

Experience in contract management and procurement within a complex operating environment.
Ability to interpret policy and legislation to support sound decision-making.
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Manage contract administration activities across the contract lifecycle.
Monitor contractor performance and governance compliance.
Provide advice on contract interpretation, procurement policy and commercial risk management.
Manage intellectual property, technical data and export control obligations.
Prepare commercial submissions, reports and contract documentation.
Engage with Defence stakeholders and industry partners to resolve issues and achieve capability outcomes.