Commercial Officer

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Job Title - ITCM Commercial Officer

• Security Clearance: NV1 Clearance
• Length of Contract: 10 months
• The role closes on 26/08/2026
• Location: ACT

Overview:

• Support contract management of a recently engaged supplier.
• Support development and management of the contract management strategy and/or plan.
• Support development of contract performance metrics and requirements.
• Support conduct of, and contribute to, performance and compliance reviews of the recently engaged supplier, including activities such as:
• Investigate and prepare variations and contract change proposals.
• Provide commercial advice in relation to commercially sensitive reports, submissions, and other documents as required; and provide contract specific advice to support decision making.
• Analyse, identify and develop mitigation strategies for the risks associated with procurement and contracting activities, contract performance, and compliance with legislative and policy frameworks.
• Translate and apply legal principles, legislative and policy compliance obligations, commercial risk and performance requirements related to the Commonwealth Procurement Rules.
• Coordinate and provide procurement advice, assistance, products and services to facilitate risk management, ethics and probity.
• For discrete tasking, be able to lead a multi-disciplinary team and be accountable to set work priorities and workflows for required work packages.
• Support complex procurement activities including:
  o Review of solicitation documentation and supporting information
  (i.e. statements of work, statements of requirement, data item
  descriptions),
  o Support evaluation of industry responses to approaches to market
  related to area of expertise.
• Work collaboratively to develop and maintain beneficial, effective relationships and negotiate effectively to influence stakeholders and subject matter experts to deliver agreed project outcomes.
• Assess, interpret and comply with legislative, policy and regulatory frameworks.
• Be accountable for accurate completion of work within defined timeframes and quality requirements within a matrixed, integrated workforce.

Essential Experience or Qualification:

• Relevant qualifications in Contract Management and/or Procurement (or a related field).
• More than 8 years’ experience in Commercial Management or Contract Management.
• A current security clearance
• Very strong written and oral communication skills.

Highly Desirable Experience and / or Qualifications:

• Experience with procurement in a highly technical ICT/communications system context.

SFIA Skills Sought:
The overall management and control of the operation of formal contracts for supply of products and services.

ITCM Level 4: 
Sources and collects contract performance data (such as pricing and supply chain costs), and monitors performance against KPIs. Identifies and reports under-performance and develops opportunities for improvement. Monitors compliance with Terms and Conditions and take appropriate steps to address non-compliance. Pro-actively manages risk and reward mechanisms in the contract. Monitors progress against business objectives specified in the business case. Identifies where change is required, and plans for variations. In consultation with stakeholders, ensures that change management protocols are implemented.Please contact Team@strategicexecutive.com or simply click apply to submit your application 
 
"We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including First Nations Australians, Australian Defence Force and First Responder veterans, women in STEM, and people of all abilities, including those registered with the NDIS."