Commercial Contracting Specialist

3 weeks ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia APS Full time
Role Overview

The Commercial Manager position within the Commercial and Contracting team supports a wide range of contracting activities involving Defence Industry Primes across multiple nations. The goal is to deliver Air Mobility capability to Defence.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Working independently with reasonable autonomy;
  • Applying judgment and initiative in the application of policy and processes;
  • Collaborating with team members from engineering, logistics, program management, and finance.

We offer flexible work arrangements to achieve a balance across all facets of your life, and FAMSPO recognises and celebrates the small steps contributing to overall outcomes.

This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit, the Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP), which provides a premium in addition to the base salary under the Defence Enterprise Agreement (DEA).

About Our Team

The Future Air Mobility Systems Program Office (FAMSPO) is an acquisition program office located in Canberra. We have an integrated team of about 70 APS, Australian Defence Forces (ADF), and contractor members.

Our team supports multiple strategic projects, providing opportunities to experience project diversity, learn new skills, and gain development opportunities within our organisation.

We are serious about selecting and retaining the right members for our team, with a focus on development, flexibility, variety, and collaboration.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are looking for motivated individuals seeking an APS 6 position in Commercial & Contracting. FAMSPO is serious about growing our team and providing a pathway within the commercial & contracting job family where you will gain a wide breadth of experience across our portfolio of projects.

We're looking for great individuals who can write, research, have a good eye for detail, and aren't afraid to ask for help. In return, we will train you, support you, and help you to achieve your career goals.



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