At Coras, 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 Consultant and Senior Consultant levels for individuals with strong commercial capability across procurement, contracting and contract management. This is a hands-on, service delivery role within our Maritime Sustainment 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:
- A hands on understanding of key Defence procurement, including the Procurement Policy Framework and Commonwealth Procurement Rules
- Ability to produce clear, accurate commercial documentation and advice
- High level of emotional intelligence and humanistic
- Great listener, excellent communicator and dedicated
- A proven track record of delivering quality outcomes
Having these other abilities would also be awesome (but not mandatory):
- Experience in delivering “Above the Line” consulting / contracting services to Defence and/or the broader Commonwealth
- Experience in providing ILS support / management
- Defence maritime or other domain sustainment or project experience
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:
- Well defined pathway for advancement
- Access to SME coaches to support your development
- Paid parental leave provisions
- Access to external and internal training, including a consulting skills program
- An additional 5 days per year of professional development leave
- Whole of company annual conference
- The opportunity to work with like-minded people on exciting projects
- Access to our Employee Assistance Provider
Skills Required
- Experience working in procurement, contracting and contract management
- Ability to produce clear, accurate commercial documentation and advice
- Australian Citizenship with ability to obtain AGSVA Security Clearance
What We Do
Who we are and what we do. We’re Coras. An Australian owned consultancy delivering management services, business improvement, and other advisory services to a wide range of clients. We're contemporary, dynamic and client focused and we pride ourselves on being a little different to other consultancies. Fusing innovative thinking with energy, passion, and a human, empathetic approach, we challenge norms, facilitate change, and deliver real value to our clients. We’re extremely proud of the strong reputation we’ve built for the quality of our delivery. Our thought leadership is highly respected and we’ve become trusted advisors to our core clients. How do we do it? With one key point of difference: our people. Our fearless tribe of consultants are individually recognised as specialists in their fields, are dedicated to making a difference and, most importantly, they love what they do. If you’re interested in our services, please get in touch to find out how we can get started on an exciting, transformative future together.
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