Senior Commercial Officer

About the role

Amentum is recruiting a Senior Commercial Officer to work under limited direction on moderately complex commercial tasks within an integrated workforce, acting as a finance officer for accounts payable. The role sits under 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, and liaises with Air Force and civilian stakeholders. It is based at RAAF Base Williamtown, near Newcastle, NSW, and leads all project-related commercial matters.

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
• Produce procurement documentation such as templates, schedules, correspondence, reports, submissions, plans and strategies
• Build relationships with other CASG entities (MPB, FIS/CFA, DFG, Defence Legal) and give high-level commercial advice
• Mentor Contact Management Officers and Contract Development Officers, including training and development planning
• Review and clear key 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, and deliver contract development and management in line with the CASG BMS and Commercial Policy
• Research commercial policy, legal and technical requirements, and engage stakeholders and subject matter experts

Required profile

• Active NV1 security clearance
• Demonstrated understanding of the SPO business and of Defence E-systems such as MiFi, MyProcurement and ERP
• Previous commercial experience is desirable
• Desirable: resilience in a fast-paced environment, strong defence writing and communication skills, stakeholder engagement, risk assessment, and accurate processing of a high volume of international invoices