Your new company

A National MSP who is a major service provider for some of the most critical national security capabilities, a trusted partner offering services to the Australian Government.

Managing critical infrastructure on major projects across land, air, maritime, cyber, space, nuclear and digital environments to support the Department of Defence’s multi-billion-dollar capabilities. An organisation with 700+ professionals across; engineers, project and programme managers, training specialists, cyber security, facilities operations, logistics and technical trades in all capital cities.

Join an MSP who care about their people and the country’s defence and future.

Your new role

Our client is seeking an experienced Defence Commercial Manager (NV1 or higher) to join their Newcastle team, Williamstown based. A role which offers career progression, variety each day and the opportunity to contribute to Defence projects in way of commercial and contract management.

This role will both lead and support the commercial elements of the capability lifecycle, including procurement planning, tendering and contract formation, contract management and closure of contracts, comprising;

Contract Management
Undertake contract management activities, including payments, cost tracking, monitoring deliverables and contractor reporting, managing export controls (utilising CASG or AWSPO standard practices). Implement a contract management framework and Implement procurement frameworks.

Market Engagement / Tender Development
Draft/update commercial elements of Approach to Market (ATM) pack, including conditions of tender and conditions of contract;

Tender Evaluation
Contribute to the evaluation of the commercial elements of the tender responses, including leading the commercial TEWG;

Contract Negotiations and Establishment
Provide strategic and tactical commercial advice with respect to formulation of negotiation positions and Contract Negotiation Directive (CND);
Obtain SME endorsement for changes to ASDEFCON template, including MPB/legal clearance liability, insurance and IP provisions;

What you'll need to succeed

What you'll get in return

What you need to do now

If you are interested in this position please hit “apply” or forward an up to date CV to astrid.martin@hays.com.au for a confidential discussion.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.