Commercial & Contract Manager (Defence)

Location: Canberra or Melbourne, Australia. The role supports manufacturing facilities in Benalla, Victoria and Mulwala, New South Wales.

Company

hirify.global delivers science, technology, engineering, operations, and sustainment solutions to governments and companies worldwide, including Australian Defence and critical infrastructure customers.

What you will do

• Provide commercial, procurement, and contract management support for Defence programs and strategic initiatives.
• Plan and deliver complex procurement activities, including strategies, tender documentation, evaluations, approvals, and governance.
• Manage ASDEFCON contracts, including variations, deliverables, performance monitoring, and stakeholder engagement.
• Support future planning, program reviews, reform initiatives, and operational objectives.
• Provide commercial and financial advice, identify contractual risks, and prepare briefs, reports, submissions, and governance documentation.
• Participate in contract meetings, workshops, and stakeholder forums while ensuring compliance with Defence procurement frameworks.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in the Defence environment, including Defence procurement, commercial management, and contract administration.
• Strong knowledge of contracts, deeds, indemnities, contractual obligations, and variation management.
• Experience supporting governance activities, documentation control, registers, quality assurance, and senior stakeholder communications.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Australian Citizenship and an active NV1 Defence Security Clearance or higher are required and must be maintained.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting complex Defence projects or programs.
• Knowledge of ASDEFCON contracting frameworks and Defence writing standards.
• Experience preparing high-quality briefs, approvals, and communications for senior Defence personnel.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities, and deliver within demanding timeframes.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent full-time employment with flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive salary with annual reviews.
• Paid parental leave, income protection, salary packaging, and novated leasing.
• Corporate rewards, employee stock purchase plans, flu shots, skin checks, and discounted private health insurance.
• Online learning, mentorship, and career development pathways.