Maritime Defence: Contract & Commercial Specialist

PAE Government Services Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum in Sydney, NSW is seeking a Commercial Support Officer to provide commercial governance, contract management and performance management across a diverse maritime sustainment portfolio. You will work with Defence stakeholders and industry partners to deliver contract administration and governance improvements.

The role involves reviewing contractor deliverables, preparing CCPs, managing contract amendments and maintaining governance artefacts while mentoring teams to enhance contract

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in Business, Commerce, Law, Procurement, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Experience in commercial management, contract administration or contract management within a Defence, Government or highly regulated environment.
• Experience preparing commercial documentation, contract variations, briefs and correspondence.
• Experience supporting Defence or Commonwealth contracts.
• Knowledge of Commonwealth procurement and contract management frameworks.
• Experience with commercial governance, contractor performance management and contract change processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial and contract management support to ensure contractual obligations, governance requirements and performance outcomes are effectively managed.
• Support contract management processes, governance frameworks and commercial administration activities.
• Review contractor deliverables and coordinate stakeholder responses to contractual submissions.
• Support Contract Change Proposal (CCP) activities, including commercial assessments, stakeholder engagement and preparation of supporting documentation.
• Draft, review and manage contractual correspondence, notices and formal contract management documentation.
• Maintain contract management plans, commercial tools, governance artefacts and supporting procedures.
• Monitor contractor performance, review deliverables and assist with performance management and issue resolution activities.
• Conduct commercial governance and assurance activities to support compliance with contractual obligations, policies and organisational requirements.
• Develop, review and coordinate contract amendments, deeds, variations and change documentation.
• Prepare commercial reports, briefs, business cases, correspondence and management information to support decision-making.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders across Defence, industry and the maritime sustainment community.
• Contribute to the development of commercial capability through mentoring, knowledge transfer and the promotion of contract management best practices.

Skills

Contract management

Commercial awareness

Governance

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Business/Commerce/Law degree

Procurement qualification

Job description

Amentum in Sydney, NSW is seeking a Commercial Support Officer to provide commercial governance, contract management and performance management across a diverse maritime sustainment portfolio. You will work with Defence stakeholders and industry partners to deliver contract administration and governance improvements.

The role involves reviewing contractor deliverables, preparing CCPs, managing contract amendments and maintaining governance artefacts while mentoring teams to enhance contract