Rare Opportunity To Join A National Defence Consultancy Excellent Salary | Variety Of Clients Newcastle | Work Flexibility Rare Opportunity to Join a National Defence Consultancy | Excellent Salary | WFH Flexibility | Newcastle Based Your new companyAn ATL Consultancy who is a major service provider for some of the most critical national security capabilities, a trusted partner offering services to the Australian Government.Managing critical infrastructure on major projects across land, air, maritime, cyber, space, nuclear and digital environments to support the Department of Defence's multi-billion-dollar capabilities. An organisation with 700+ professionals across; engineers, project and programme managers, training specialists, cyber security, facilities operations, logistics and technical trades in all capital cities.Join an MSP who care about their people and the country's defence and future.Your new roleOur client is seeking an experienced Defence Commercial Manager (NV1 or higher) to join their Newcastle team, Williamstown based. A role which offers career progression, variety each day and the opportunity to contribute to Defence projects in way of commercial and contract management. This role will both lead and support the commercial elements of the capability lifecycle, including procurement planning, tendering and contract formation, contract management and closure of contracts, comprising; Contract Management Undertake contract management activities, including payments, cost tracking, monitoring deliverables and contractor reporting, managing export controls (utilising CASG or AWSPO standard practices). Implement a contract management framework and Implement procurement frameworks. Market Engagement / Tender Development Draft/update commercial elements of Approach to Market (ATM) pack, including conditions of tender and conditions of contract; Tender Evaluation Contribute to the evaluation of the commercial elements of the tender responses, including leading the commercial TEWG; Contract Negotiations and Establishment Provide strategic and tactical commercial advice with respect to formulation of negotiation positions and Contract Negotiation Directive (CND); Obtain SME endorsement for changes to ASDEFCON template, including MPB/legal clearance liability, insurance and IP provisions; What you'll need to succeed Experience within the Defence industry, within a similar Commercial role Experience with CASG or AWSPO standard practices and ASDEFCON templates Ability to lead commercial activities for ATT&E Strong communication skills Process orientated with good attention to detail Minimum NV1 security clearance and be able to upgrade if required Must be able to relocate or currently living in Newcastle, NSW APPLICANTS WITHOUT FULL AUSTRALIAN WORKING RIGHTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED What you'll get in return Excellent Salary and Employee benefits; flexible leave options; professional certification bonus and employee discount program. Work / Life Balance; 9-day fortnight and remote working options. Career Opportunities; Continual expansion of prominent defence projects across air, land and sea, and growing presence in cyber, space and nuclear allow for further growth. What you need to do now If you are interested in this position please hit "apply" or forward an up to date CV to astrid.martin@hays.com.au for a confidential discussion. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.