Commercial Officer (Accounts Payable) - ACSPO

About the role

Amentum is recruiting a Commercial Officer to support the Finance/Commercial team at the Air Combat System Project Office (ACSPO), which manages the long-term sustainment, maintenance and logistics of Australia's F-35A fleet and its life-cycle support. The role works under limited direction, liaising with Air Force and civilian stakeholders and acting as a point of contact for accounts payable enquiries. It is based at RAAF Base Williamtown, near Newcastle, NSW, with a 40-hour week Monday to Friday and Friday work-from-home options depending on task requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic and tactical commercial advice on negotiation positions and the Contract Negotiation Directive (CND)
• Support tender debriefings and the commercial elements of the capability lifecycle, including procurement planning, tendering, contract formation, management and closure, in line with legislation and procurement policy
• Advise on procurement policy, technical, commercial, legal and financial investigations and other contract development needs
• Help product and project teams deliver quality procurement documentation such as templates, schedules, correspondence, reports, submissions, plans and strategies
• Collaborate with CASG entities such as MPB, FIS/CFA, DFG and Defence Legal
• Mentor Contact Management Officers and Contract Development Officers, and provide guidance on training and development
• Review and clear key planning documents such as Smart Buyer documentation, Endorsements to Proceed, IP Needs Analysis and Liability Risk Assessments
• Advise on Commonwealth and ACSPO conflict of interest and probity policies
• Deliver contract development and management in line with the CASG BMS and Commercial Policy, meeting schedule requirements
• Research commercial policy, legal investigation and technical requirements, and engage stakeholders and subject matter experts

Required profile

• Active NV1 security clearance
• Previous commercial experience
• Desirable: resilience in a fast-paced, complex environment, strong defence writing and communication skills, stakeholder engagement, risk assessment, and ability to work with limited direction

Required skills

• Demonstrated understanding of Defence E-systems such as MiFi, MyProcurement and ERP
• Accurate and timely processing of a high volume of international invoices
• Compliance with CASG BMS, Commercial Function policies and procedures