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Role Title: Commercial Officer

Role Description:
Amentum is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Defence Commercial Officer to support its client's commercial team in delivering high quality commercial, procurement and contracting services. The role operates within a technically complex maritime sustainment environment, supporting the delivery, optimisation and through-life management of unique specialised maritime capabilities.

This position requires a strong commercial acumen, deep familiarity with Defence ASDEFCON frameworks and the ability to support engineering, sustainment and logistics stakeholders; to enable effective commercial outcomes across a diverse portfolio of systems.

Roles and Responsibilities:
 - Provide commercial and procurement advise and support to executive and program stakeholders within complex maritime environments
 - Support the development of strategic commercial, contract and procurement documentation, including plans, briefings, strategies and commercial timelines
 - Assist with tender developments, approval artefacts, evaluation activities and contract formations, using the Defence ASDEFCON frameworks
 - Contribute to contract administration, including performance monitoring, contract changes risk management and compliance activities
 - Maintain contract management plans, commercial registers and supporting governance tools
 - Assist in delivering commercial and contract process training to Defence personnel and enhancing commercial capabilities within the organisation

Essential Requirements:
 - Bachelor’s degree in Law, Commerce, Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline
 - Demonstrated experience using Defence ASDEFCON frameworks and Commonwealth procurement processes
 - Demonstrated experience in Defence maritime projects or commercial contract management roles
 - Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, commercial acumen and the ability to navigate complex technical environments
 - Hold an active Negative Vetting One (NV1) security clearance

Security Clearance: Negative Vetting One (NV1)

Location: Cairns, Canberra, Sydney, Darwin or Henderson (WA)

Weekly Hours: 40 hours

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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