Job Description

Job Title: Commercial Specialist

Security Clearance: Minimum Baseline clearance, NV1 preferred

Duration: Initial 2 months

Industry: Information Technology

Functional Expertise: Commercial Management

Sub-functional Expertise: Commonwealth Procurement and Contracting

Location of work: Preferably Melbourne based, however Australia based candidates will be considered

Working arrangements: Full time

Closing date: 9AM Friday, 20 February 2026

Description:

Our client is seeking a Commercial Specialist to develop and manage commercial strategies across Commonwealth tenders and contracts. The successful candidate will provide commercial leadership throughout the procurement lifecycle, ensuring compliance with relevant frameworks and alignment with value for money principles. This role will work closely with pricing, finance, legal and technical stakeholders to deliver commercially robust and defensible solutions within complex contracting environments.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage commercial strategies for Commonwealth tenders and contracts
• Analyse procurement models including firm price, cost plus and performance based arrangements
• Identify and manage commercial risks
• Shape negotiation positions and support contract negotiations
• Lead subcontractor teaming arrangements
• Draft and review contractual clauses
• Assess KPIs and abatement regimes
• Collaborate with pricing, finance, legal and technical teams to ensure commercially sound outcomes aligned with value for money expectations

Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience developing and managing commercial strategies for Commonwealth tenders and contracts
• Strong understanding of procurement models including firm price, cost plus and performance based arrangements
• Experience identifying commercial risks and shaping negotiation positions
• Proven capability in drafting and reviewing contractual clauses
• Experience leading subcontractor teaming arrangements
• Knowledge of KPIs and abatement regimes
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Key Capabilities:

• Strong commercial acumen
• Negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Risk analysis and mitigation capability
• Contract drafting and review expertise
• Ability to operate within Commonwealth procurement frameworks

How to apply:

• Please submit your application including your resume and a completed application form addressing the essential and desirable criteria. Ensure your application highlights your experience and any relevant certifications.