Job Description

• Voted #8 in Best Places to Work 2024

• Strong company culture

• Australian owned and operated

• Location - Newcastle

• 12 month max term contract

About the role

Nova Systems is seeking an experienced Commercial Services Consultant to provide specialist commercial and contract management support to the AIR7002 Project Office. This 12-month fixed-term contract role supports the AIR7002 Commercial Manager and plays a key part in ensuring procurement and contract activities are delivered in line with legislative, policy and governance requirements.

This role suits an experienced commercial professional who is comfortable working across complex procurement activities, advising on risk and compliance, and supporting project governance in a Defence environment. An active AGSVA NV1 security clearance is required.

What you will be involved with

As a Nova consultant embedded within the AIR7002 Project Office, you will provide specialist commercial services, including:

• Supporting procurement planning, tendering, contract formation and ongoing deed and contract management activities, including contract variations and amendments
• Providing advice and assistance on complex procurement and contract management matters in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures
• Monitoring and managing contract administration, supplier performance and contractual risks, and contributing to appropriate mitigation and resolution actions
• Designing and implementing risk mitigation strategies related to contract management activities, supplier performance and compliance with mandatory requirements
• Developing, updating and coordinating commercial and project artefacts to support key project milestones, Gates and Committees
• Supporting the development and execution of cooperative programs with domestic and international partners, as required
• Contributing to broader project governance and planning activities
• Providing subject matter guidance and mentoring to Project Office and ASCISPO team members
• Supporting additional commercial activities as required to meet project objectives

What we would like from you

You will be a seasoned commercial or contract management professional with experience supporting complex projects in regulated environments.

Ideally, you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience in commercial services, procurement and contract management roles
• Strong understanding of Commonwealth procurement frameworks, legislation and governance requirements
• Experience advising on complex commercial and contractual issues, including risk and performance management
• Proven ability to manage contract administration, supplier performance and compliance activities
• Experience developing and maintaining commercial artefacts for governance forums and project milestones
• The confidence to provide guidance, mentoring and trusted advice to project stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and sound professional judgement

Experience in Defence capability development or large government programs will be highly regarded. You must be an Australian citizen and hold, or be eligible to hold, an AGSVA NV1 security clearance.

Life at Nova – it all adds up!

With people being our point of difference, we deliver on promises, reward good work, champion professional growth and support flexibility, all within a diverse and inclusive culture that recognises moments that matter.

Life at Nova is our collection of employee benefits, designed to meet the many and varied needs of our people.

Just a few of the great benefits you will have access to are:

• Flexibility We promote a culture that encourages and enables flexible ways of working that support our people
• Dress For Your Day We empower our people to determine their outfit for the activities of the day which allows for personal expression that builds trust
• Reward & Recognition Program Offering exclusive discounts from hundreds of major retailers, helping you to save on groceries, petrol, holidays, and more
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and family members
• Annual Nova employee engagement Great way to connect more broadly and strengthen your internal networks and have some fun!
• Wellbeing Hub with access to health and fitness content
• Free Flu Vaccination annually
• An inclusive, collaborative, and supportive culture
• Social activities throughout the year, we even dress up at times, think Safari – we don’t like to take ourselves too seriously!

Nova Systems does not accept any recruitment agency solicitation.

Nova Systems is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone feels safe, valued, and included, where our people are our point of difference.

Nova Systems respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters in which we live and work, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Nova Systems also acknowledges the services of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have contributed to defending Australia and its national interests.

To find out more about our commitment to Reconciliation, please visit our website.

Veteran

Nova Systems is a Veteran Employment Supporter of the Veteran Employment Program. We value the skills Veterans bring and encourage Veterans and Defence partners to apply. Nova supports our Veterans through reserve leave and top-up pay entitlements. No need to tailor the use of Defence language in your resume, we prefer to see this however, please let us know if you need support with your application. We also ensure all applications receive a response and feedback when appropriate.

ITAR

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian Citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. To learn more, please visit: www.defence.gov.au/security/clearances

NOVA SYSTEMS

Nova Systems is Australia’s largest privately-owned Defence company with global reach. We are leaders in capability assurance and systems integration solving complex challenges in innovative ways.

We are relied on to develop and test capabilities critical to national security and safety. We are trusted to integrate mission systems solutions and develop software and products that protect lives every day.

For 25 years, Nova has brought a different perspective. From national Defence and essential services to border control and cyber security, these are the challenges we partner with our clients to anticipate, understand, and solve. We have strategically located offices in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, and Singapore.

But what makes Nova Systems truly unique, is our people. Nova Systems is where the best and brightest minds come together to challenge, collaborate, and innovate. At Nova Systems, we see things differently.