Commercial Senior Consultants & Managers
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LocationACT, Canberra
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
DepartmentCommercial & Supply Chain
Company size51–200 people
PostedMay 28, 2026 · 5mo ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Experience in procurement, contracting and/or contract management roles
Experience with Defence contracting and procurement processes, including working knowledge of ASDEFCON contracting suite
Hands on understanding of key Defence procurement, including Procurement Policy Framework and Commonwealth Procurement Rules
Ability to produce clear, accurate commercial documentation and advice
High level of emotional intelligence
Great listener, excellent communicator and dedicated
Proven track record of delivering quality outcomes
Experience in delivering 'Above the Line' consulting / contracting services to Defence and/or broader Commonwealth
Experience in providing ILS support / management
Defence maritime or other domain sustainment or project experience
Australian Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain an AGSVA Security Clearance
Benefits
Career advancement
Coaching
Paid parental leave
Professional development training
Professional development leave
Company conference
Employee assistance program
About the company
At Coras, An AtkinsRéalis Company, we fuse expertise with humanity, rigor with creativity and innovation with curiosity. At the core of our business is the belief that a diversity of perspectives is the key to new thinking. That’s why our team brings together deep industry experience with some of the brightest young minds in Australia. Our values are more than just words on an email signature; we’re driven by an ethos that inspires and governs everything we do.
The Roles:
We have permanent, full-time opportunities at the Senior Consultant & Manager levels for individuals with strong commercial capability across procurement, contracting and contract management to join our Canberra office. This is a hands-on, service delivery role within our Commercial & Supply Chain segment, where you will support clients through practical commercial activities across the contract lifecycle, from sourcing and contract development through to contract administration and ongoing management.
We are open to a diversity of skill levels in this speciality, and while consulting experience would be great, we can help you develop those skills.
Our Ideal Candidate:
You have experience working in procurement, contracting and/or contract management roles and are comfortable contributing directly to commercial outcomes. You have experience with Defence contracting and procurement processes, including a working knowledge of the ASDEFCON contracting suite. Experience delivering services to clients such as NSSG, CASG, or other areas within Defence would be highly regarded — if this sounds like you, we’d welcome a conversation.
As a Defence consultancy, we also need you to be an Australian Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain an AGSVA Security Clearance.
Required skills and attributes include:
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A hands on understanding of key Defence procurement, including the Procurement Policy Framework and Commonwealth Procurement Rules
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Ability to produce clear, accurate commercial documentation and advice
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High level of emotional intelligence and humanistic
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Great listener, excellent communicator and dedicated
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A proven track record of delivering quality outcomes
Nice to have
Having these other abilities would also be awesome (but not mandatory):
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Experience in delivering “Above the Line” consulting / contracting services to Defence and/or the broader Commonwealth
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Experience in providing ILS support / management
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Defence maritime or other domain sustainment or project experience
Why join Coras?
Coras prides itself on being a management consultancy with a difference. Underpinned by our core values, we are trailblazers for innovative consulting models and strategic solutions. As a result, we have built a culture that has our people’s aspirations, development and wellbeing front and centre.
Some of our employee benefits include:
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Well defined pathway for advancement
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Access to SME coaches to support your development
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Paid parental leave provisions
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Access to external and internal training, including a consulting skills program
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An additional 5 days per year of professional development leave
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Whole of company annual conference
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The opportunity to work with like-minded people on exciting projects
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Access to our Employee Assistance Provider
We believe great work happens when people from all walks of life are in the room. We welcome applications from everyone, and we support flexible and hybrid working arrangements where we can.