Job Description

At Silentium Defence, we’re advancing passive radar and sensing technologies that protect
what matters most. As we continue to scale, we’re looking for a Commercial
Support Officer to strengthen how we manage contracts, procurement, and
supplier relationships across the business.

This is a hands-on, business-critical role where you’ll sit at the centre of commercial
operations supporting the delivery of projects, products, and services through
effective contract and procurement practices.

About the Role

Reporting to the Commercial Manager and working closely with internal stakeholders to
support the end-to-end management of commercial activities, ensuring contracts,
supplier agreements, and procurement processes are executed efficiently,
compliantly, and with a strong focus on value and risk management.

This role offers the opportunity to gain exposure to complex commercial environments,
including defence and regulated industries, while building practical capability
across contract management, procurement, and stakeholder engagement.

We are open to structuring this role as either full-time or part-time to suit the right
candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end procurement activities including sourcing, tendering, and contract
  administration
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts with customers, suppliers, and
  subcontractors
• Maintain accurate and well-structured commercial documentation and reporting
• Monitor supplier performance against contractual obligations and KPIs
• Support contract risk identification, assessment, and mitigation activities
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to support commercial outcomes
• Ensure all commercial activities align with relevant policies, standards, and regulatory
  requirements

About You

You are organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across multiple priorities in a structured environment. You take ownership of your work, communicate clearly, and are motivated to build your capability in commercial and contract management.

You will bring:

• Experience in administration, procurement, contracts, or commercial support roles
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and grow

Desirable:

• Exposure to defence, government, or regulated industries
• Understanding of procurement or contract management processes
• Relevant qualification in Business, Law, Finance, or a related field

Application Eligibility

Due to the nature of our work within the Defence industry, applicants must be Australian
Citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain defence security clearance, only
applicants who meet these mandatory requirements will be considered.

How to Apply

Click “Apply Now” to submit your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for this
opportunity.

Applications close 5:00pm, Friday 10 April 2026.

Please note applications submitted via email will not be accepted.

Job Ref: REQ0008

Recruitment Agency Disclaimer: Silentium Defence does not accept unsolicited resumes or
candidate referrals and will not be responsible for any fees associated with
unsolicited submissions.