Commercial Manager - Defence

Commercial Manager - Defence Consultancy – Canberra

- All levels of commercial experience considered
- Multiple roles available

Company

Canberra-based consultancy renowned for providing solutions aligned with Advisory, Capability Management, and IT Services, delivering tangible outcomes for Defence and Government.

About the Opportunity

Seeking Commercial professionals to support a fast-paced and high-impact areas within Defence.

This particular division leads policy direction and program delivery that strengthens Australia’s engagement across the Pacific region. From shaping strategic partnerships to delivering infrastructure programs, this division plays a central role in maintaining peace, security, and prosperity across the region.

You’ll be joining a team that values people above whether they’re based in Australia or across the Pacific network. The division offers a supportive, inclusive, and flexible workplace where collaboration and purpose drive everything.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement and contracting activities across the full lifecycle-from planning and approvals to evaluation, negotiation, award, and execution.
• Prepare and review high-quality commercial documentation, including approval briefs, tender packs, evaluation plans, negotiation strategies, and contract variations.
• Provide specialist procurement and commercial advice to program and project teams to enable compliant, timely, value-for-money outcomes.
• Coordinate with Commercial, Legal, procurement, and technical stakeholders to progress procurement and contract workstreams.
• Lead commercial components of tender evaluations and negotiations, including supplier engagement, clarifications, and risk assessments.
• Negotiate contract terms, amendments, extensions, and change requests in alignment with Commonwealth frameworks.
• Support Contract Managers with performance oversight, vendor issues, obligations, and risk mitigation.
• Ensure all procurement and contract activities meet legislative, regulatory, probity, and financial management requirements.
• Provide vendor and supplier management support, ensuring clear communication and alignment to deliverables.
• Build capability within APS staff through coaching, guidance, and process documentation.
• Contribute to planning and coordination of procurement work packages, with project management skills considered beneficial.

Join a prestigious growing professional services firm where your contribution genuinely shapes the next chapter.

What we require

• Experience across Commonwealth procurement frameworks, negotiation and commercial advisory

Benefits:

• 4 well-being days per year, on top of standard leave
• A minimum of 5 days annually for professional development
• Access to a personal goal-setting program
• A wide range of social and community activities
• All levels of Commercial Management experience will be considered