Senior Commercial Lead - Govt/Defence Projects

Foundation Recruitment & Contracting Australia; Darwin; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Foundation Recruitment & Contracting Australia is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to lead contract strategy and governance across government and defence projects in Darwin. You will manage head contracts and subcontracts, optimise value recovery, oversee cost control, and handle variations and claims.

The role also includes mentoring junior contract administrators and ensuring compliance with corporate and statutory requirements across defence programs in the NT.

Qualifications

• Senior-level commercial management experience in government/defence projects.
• Proven ability to manage complex contracts and handle variations and claims.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract strategy and governance across government/defence projects.
• Manage head contracts and subcontracts and oversee value recovery.
• Oversee cost control, variations and claims handling.
• Mentor junior contract administrators and ensure compliance with policies.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and ensure statutory and corporate compliance.

Skills

Contract management

Governance

Cost control

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Job description

Foundation Recruitment & Contracting Australia is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to lead contract strategy and governance across government and defence projects in Darwin. You will manage head contracts and subcontracts, optimise value recovery, oversee cost control, and handle variations and claims.

The role also includes mentoring junior contract administrators and ensuring compliance with corporate and statutory requirements across defence programs in the NT.