Commercial Officer

Join our Downer Professional Services team and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australia’s future.

Downer Professional Services is comprised of two business units, our Technical, Advisory, and Capability consulting practice and Team Downer, a major service partner to Defence. Together, we are a multi-disciplinary advisory and delivery partner of choice for our clients in Defence and National Security.

We currently have an opportunity for a Commercial Officer in Canberra for a Land project

What You’ll Do

This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including:

• Author and review complex strategic procurement and contracting documentation using the ASDEFCON suite that complies with relevant legislative, policy and regulatory frameworks and Defence quality standards including the PGPA Act, Commonwealth Procurement Rules, Defence Procurement Policy Manual.
• Provide commercial advice in relation to commercially sensitive reports, submissions, and other documents as required.
• 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.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong knowledge and application of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules, commercial principles and performance management frameworks related to procurement and contracting within Defence or the Commonwealth.
• Experience working within a commercial team in a complex environment to deliver outcomes on time and to a high level of quality
• Expertise to support complex procurement activities including development of solicitation documentation (statements of work and statements of requirement) and the review and evaluation of responses to market approaches.
• An understanding of the Foreign Military Sales process and the comparative benefits, risk, limitations and constraints of this commercial approach.
• Experience developing contracting correspondence including complex, commercially sensitive reports, submissions, contract change proposals and other documents as required.

Due to the nature of the work, you are required to currently hold and maintain a minimum Negative Vetting 1 or higher Security clearance as required by the Commonwealth. In some instances, compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements may also be an inherent requirement.

More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

Why Downer Professional Services

At Downer Professional Services, we’re not just a workplace - we’re a business dedicated to contributing to the shaping of the future of defence in Australia. As the country’s only sovereign prime, we’re committed to making a real difference in protecting Australia’s interests.

What is means to belong at Downer Professional Services

• Meaningful work: Help to deliver critical Defence projects that protect Australia and shape its future.
• Professional development: Access career mapping, accelerated learning programs, and shared learning through our Communities of Practice.
• Great perks: Enjoy discounts on healthcare, retail, vehicles, and more through Perks@Downer.
• Veteran support: Benefit from initiatives like up to 20 days of Reservist Leave to stay connected post-service.

Downer Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including First Nations people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.