The Role

The Commercial team within the Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Program Office (UASPO) is seeking talented and experienced commercial, procurement and contracting officers. As a part of an integrated team, you will be responsible for delivering a diverse range of initiatives to facilitate compliant and defensible procurement processes through the procurement life cycle.

These varied tasks can include:

• Procurement/contracting advice;
• Drafting contract and procurement documentation;
• Supporting contract negotiation, contract establishment and contract administration;
• Supporting Commonwealth Representatives in managing contract related issues and risks; and
• Providing input to strategic reporting and decision-making.

Your role will be within commercial team, but you will also work closely with colleagues who specialise in project/product management, engineering, logistics and corporate operations. We take a holistic approach to our work, supporting each other to deliver outcomes and actively sharing knowledge to build team capability. As member of the team, you will be exposed to commercial activities related to cutting edge UAS developmental technology. In addition, this role has been identified as requiring access to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) controlled technology.

The ITAR is United States (US) law, which regulates defence articles, including technical data, and defence services on the United States Munitions List. Access restrictions may apply on the basis of currently held/previously held citizenship, as well as current permanent residency. Defence may be able to utilise workforce exemptions to mitigate these restrictions, which generally requires that applicants provide details of all current citizenships and permanent residencies, as well as previously held citizenships. Defence collects these details to confirm an applicant’s eligibility for the role and to maintain compliance with international obligations.

Please note: Applicants may commence on a Baseline security clearance, however you must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 1”.

About our Team

The Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Program Office (UASPO) resides within Army Aviation Systems Branch (AASB) in Joint Aviation Systems Division (JASD) of the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG). The Program Office is comprised of a Business Management Unit (BMU), Army Uncrewed Aerial Systems Acquisition Project Office (AUAS APO) and Uncrewed Aerial Systems Management Unit (UASMU). UASPO are trusted to consistently and safely deliver against agreed requirements for the Capability Manager, with the best value for money outcomes. We work closely with, and are proud of the strong relationships with our Defence and Industry stakeholders. UASPO is based in Brisbane, with detachments located in Canberra, Adelaide and Melbourne..

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will have the following competencies or transferable skills including:

• Ability to understand, interpret and apply Commonwealth/Defence Procurement policies and procedures;
• An ability to draft, review, and administer contracts, mitigate risk and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks;
• An ability to understand, analyse, identify solutions to complex procurement and contracting queries, and ability to tailor information and provide sound commercial advice to achieve outcomes;
• An excellent written and oral communication skills and being comfortable networking with a variety of stakeholders whilst building and sustaining key working relationships;
• Demonstrated ability to think critically, identify issues, challenge status quo and deliver continuous improvement activities;
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of multi-disciplinary teams; and
• Exercise good judgment in decisions-making and escalating issues, where required.

Application Closing Date: Monday 4 August 2025

For further information please review the job information pack, reference CASG/06038/25 on www.defence.gov.au/apscareers