Emerging Commercial Officer — Maritime Defence Contracts

NORSTA Maritime; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

NORSTA Maritime in Cairns is seeking a motivated Commercial Officer to join our Commercial team. This role offers hands-on exposure to contract administration, commercial operations and Defence maritime projects.

You may be a recent graduate or have some early administration experience; curiosity, attention to detail and a willingness to learn are valued traits. Join a rapidly growing provider supporting Royal Australian Navy vessel sustainment in Far North Queensland, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Experience in administration or business support roles.
• Good written communication and document preparation skills.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain contract records, registers and controlled documents.
• Track contractual obligations, deliverables and deadlines.
• Support contract changes and variations.
• Prepare correspondence, reports and other commercial documentation.
• Follow up actions and help stakeholders meet required timeframes.
• Assist with identifying and escalating commercial risks and issues.
• Support procurement, governance and compliance activities.
• Contribute ideas to improve processes and efficiency.
• Undertake Security Officer training and provide occasional support in this area.

Skills

Administration experience

Written communication

Prioritisation & time management

Stakeholder engagement

Proactive & detail‑oriented

Education

Business/commerce/contract management-related degree or diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

NORSTA Maritime in Cairns is seeking a motivated Commercial Officer to join our Commercial team. This role offers hands-on exposure to contract administration, commercial operations and Defence maritime projects.

You may be a recent graduate or have some early administration experience; curiosity, attention to detail and a willingness to learn are valued traits. Join a rapidly growing provider supporting Royal Australian Navy vessel sustainment in Far North Queensland, with opportunities to