Location: Australian Capital Territory or New South Wales (Onsite/Hybrid opportunities available)
Type: Permanent
Summary
SovereignSourced connects businesses with top talent and smart solutions to help them grow and succeed. We’re proud to partner with AQMN Legal, a specialist Defence law firm dedicated to empowering companies within the Defence sector.
Together, we’re hiring a Corporate & Commercial Lawyer with government procurement experience.
About the Role
We are seeking forward-thinking a Corporate & Commercial Lawyer with demonstrated government procurement experience who are eager to step beyond traditional legal practice. At AQMN, your entrepreneurial mindset will be encouraged, and your contributions will have a direct impact on client success.
You’ll apply your expertise in contract law, procurement, probity, and corporate governance to deliver practical, innovative commercial solutions. Your legal advisory work will go beyond conventional legal research and drafting—you’ll be a key part of multidisciplinary teams that solve complex government challenges with agility and precision.
Salary Range
Salaries for Corporate & Commercial Lawyer – Government Procurement roles range from $120k to $150k including super, depending on experience.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver legal advisory services in government procurement, corporate governance, and commercial contracting
Draft and negotiate contracts, provide probity advice, and support high-value Commonwealth procurement activities
Interpret legislation and case law to develop innovative commercial solutions
Provide practical legal guidance across the procurement and contracting lifecycle
Collaborate with cross-functional client and internal teams on strategic matters
Participate in AAT litigation proceedings, where applicable
Contribute to a culture of mentorship, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement
Skills and Experience
Security Clearance: AGSVA NV1 (Minimum) required, or the ability to obtain one
Practising Certificate in ACT or NSW (or ability to obtain one)
2–5 years PQE in Commercial or Corporate Law
Experience in at least one of the following: Litigation, Contracting, Government Procurement, Probity, Governance
Strong legal research, drafting, and negotiation skills
AAT litigation experience (Desirable)
Ability to think critically, commercially, and creatively in a legal context
Benefits of Joining
You will be joining a dynamic, high-performing small business that goes beyond the norm to deliver extraordinary outcomes for their clients. Their tight-knit, collaborative team culture, ensures everyone is supported, trusted, and empowered to make a real impact.
Join a team that’s trusted by Defence and national security clients to solve complex problems.
Be part of a close, values-driven team where your contribution truly matters.
Enjoy flexible working arrangements, competitive remuneration, and ongoing professional development.
Thrive in an environment that values initiative, integrity, and real outcomes over bureaucracy. environment that values initiative, integrity, and real outcomes over bureaucracy.
Bluerydge
Cyber Security Project Manager
22 days ago
Location: Canberra (onsite)
Type: Full-time
Summary
SovereignSourced connects employers with top talent to help them grow, deliver, and thrive across Australia’s most critical industries.
For this role, we are proud to partner with Bluerydge, an Australian-owned cyber security and technology firm trusted to deliver mission-critical capabilities for major organisations and national security initiatives. Bluerydge drives operational excellence through innovative, reliable, and secure solutions.
Bluerydge is seeking a skilled and driven Cyber Security Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of cyber security and ICT initiatives within complex Defence environments. This role is critical in leading cyber resilience, maintaining governance and compliance, and enabling secure technology transformation that supports national security outcomes.
About the Role
As a Cyber Security Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading the coordination and delivery of cyber security initiatives across Defence ICT programs in alignment with governance, risk, and compliance requirements.
You’ll work closely with technical delivery, architecture, and compliance teams to manage risks, produce executive-level reporting, and maintain integrated delivery roadmaps that support secure project outcomes.
You will also oversee stakeholder engagement, facilitate project workshops, and ensure adherence to government security frameworks, enabling audit readiness and enhancing overall cyber resilience within classified environments.
NOTE: Minimum NV1 Security Clearance is required.
Salary Range
Salaries for Cyber Security Project Manager roles range from $150,000 to $170,000, depending on experience.
Key Responsibilities
Lead cyber security and ICT project streams across architecture, delivery, and compliance functions
Coordinate schedules, resources, and deliverables to ensure project alignment with strategic objectives
Develop project documentation including risk registers, delivery roadmaps, and executive briefings
Manage stakeholder communications and maintain strong project governance frameworks
Facilitate security workshops, technical working groups, and compliance forums
Support audit readiness and continuous improvement through clear, accurate documentation
Skills and Experience
Minimum NV1 Security Clearance required
Proven experience leading cyber security and ICT delivery within Defence or government
Ability to manage complex stakeholder environments across business, technical, and security domains
Excellent written and verbal communication, including executive reporting
Mindset
Proactive and solution-focused, with a strong drive to deliver accurate, high-integrity governance outcomes
Eager to grow a long-term career within a mission-driven, high-security environment
Takes initiative and owns tasks, from technical data governance to strategic audit preparation
Passionate about continuous improvement, accuracy, and learning from complexity and failure
Self-motivated and capable of working independently in sensitive environments
Thrives in fast-paced settings that require resilience, adaptability, and critical thinking
Values collaboration, and attention to detail in high-stakes delivery
Benefits of Joining
As an award-winning employer of choice and a high-performing cyber security and technology firm, Bluerydge offers a career experience that is both rewarding and meaningful.
Be part of a trusted delivery team driving cyber security uplift across mission-critical Defence and Government programs
Collaborate with experienced professionals in an inclusive environment
Be recognised with competitive remuneration and a rewards and recognition program that celebrates your achievements
Access ongoing career development through mentorship, training, and certifications
Enjoy flexible working arrangements tailored to support your lifestyle and productivity
Take advantage of health and wellbeing benefits, including initiatives that support mental wellness, physical fitness, and a healthy work environment
How to Apply
Please upload your resume to apply or send it to [email protected].
Candidates must be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks, including verification of ID, work rights, and current security clearance status.
We will contact suitably qualified candidates with further instructions.
For further discussion, please contact:
· Nathalie – 02 6183 6573
· Andi – 02 6183 6568