Senior Commercial Advisor

13 hours ago

Amberley, Queensland, Australia Amentum Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year
  • Grow your career in a collaborative, supportive and inclusive team environment.
  • Stable, established and well respected leading organisation in Defence.
  • Australian citizenship and NV1 clearance required. Amberley Location.

Amentum is continually expanding our opportunities working on prominent defence projects across air, land and sea supporting the critical capabilities that keep Australia safe. We have a growing presence in cyber, space and nuclear programs.

Tell me about this role:

Seeking a Senior Commercial Advisor to deliver high-quality commercial services across the project capability lifecycle—from planning and tendering to contract negotiation and closure.

You'll work closely with stakeholders across Defence, industry, and government to ensure commercial outcomes are delivered to the highest standards, while navigating legislative, policy, and export control requirements.

What will I be doing day to day?

  • Lead procurement planning, tender development, and contract formation activities
  • Manage contracts through their lifecycle, including payments, deliverables, and compliance
  • Draft and review commercial documentation, including SOWs, IP plans, and risk assessments
  • Coordinate with legal, financial, and technical experts to support project outcomes
  • Mentor junior commercial staff and contributing to team capability uplift
  • Engaging with stakeholders across CASG, Defence Legal, MPB, and industry partners
  • Ensuring compliance with ASDEFCON, CASG BMS, and Defence procurement policies

What sort of skills do I need?

  • Demonstrated experience in contract management, procurement, and commercial negotiations within Defence or a similar complex environment
  • Strong understanding of Commonwealth procurement frameworks, including ASDEFCON
  • Experience with export control compliance (ITAR/US regulations)
  • Familiarity with Defence systems such as ERP, DPE/DSE, and NDS (desirable)
  • Australian citizenship and a minimum NV1 security clearance

What's in it for me?

  • Flexibility - We like our employees to have the flexibility they need to live the lives they choose. With flexible working options such as remote working or WFH where possible.
  • Inclusion - Our employees should feel safe bringing their whole self to work, we offer a number of programs promoting inclusion.
  • Benefits and Rewards – Our benefits and rewards includes additional superannuation; flexible leave options; salary continuation insurance; professional certification bonus; employee discount program.

Amentum: Trusted Partner in National Security

Amentum is a key service provider to the Australian Government, supporting critical national security and Defence capabilities across land, air, maritime, cyber, space, nuclear, and digital domains. With over 880 professionals nationwide, we deliver complex infrastructure, logistics, and technical solutions with a strong focus on quality, safety, and innovation.

With 27+ years of experience and a presence in major cities and regions, we're proud of our people—our greatest asset. Join us and be part of a high-performing team with exceptional benefits and career opportunities. Apply directly or reach out to Jeremy Parkinson, .

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