Nicole West is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in Australia's defense sector, where she has held various roles in procurement, compliance, and project management. She is currently the Director at Defence Australia, a position she has held since May 2023. In this capacity, Nicole oversees strategic initiatives, with a strong focus on compliance and contract management. Before assuming her directorship, she served as the Procurement Contract Manager for over a decade, where she was instrumental in managing procurement operations for the PFAS Program and Material Procurement CASG, ensuring rigorous compliance with defense standards.
Nicole's expertise extends to financial compliance, a skill she honed as a Compliance Officer from 2012 to 2013, and further developed as a Financial Compliance Officer and SAP Trainer from 2004 to 2012. During this period, she led training initiatives and managed project courseware for financial applications, helping shape robust training programs across the organization. Based in Canberra, Nicole’s dedication to excellence has made her an invaluable asset within Australia’s defense sector.
