Senior Commercial Officer (Accounts Payable)

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
• Clearance and input on documents such as Smart Buyer documentation, Endorsements to Proceed, Intellectual Property Needs Analysis and Liability Risk Assessments
• Advise on Commonwealth and ACSPO conflict of interest and probity policies
• Mentor Contact Management Officers and Contract Development Officers, and support the team's training and development
• Deliver contract development and management activities in line with the CASG BMS and Commercial Policy, meeting schedule requirements
• Research commercial policy, legal and technical requirements for contract management outcomes

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
• Strong defence writing and communication skills, stakeholder engagement and risk assessment abilities
• Ability to work with limited direction, prioritising tasks and delivering on schedule