Chief Commercial & Growth Leader

Sustainable Timber Tasmania; Hobart; On-site; AUD 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle with part-private use

Job summary

Sustainable Timber Tasmania invites applications for Head of Commercial to lead its commercial function across sales, business development and governance. The role directs commercial operations, contractual frameworks and strategic advisory to drive growth and value creation while aligning with STT’s objectives.

You will shape commercial and sales strategies, oversee key contracts, and partner with senior leaders to ensure outcomes support statewide operations.

Qualifications

• Strategic and commercially minded leader with proven ability to deliver results in complex operational environments.
• Strong commercial judgement and stakeholder management skills.
• Track record of leading teams to achieve sustainable business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of STT’s commercial and sales strategies to support growth.
• Provide strategic commercial leadership to the GM Corporate Services and senior leaders.
• Identify opportunities to improve performance through market intelligence and customer insights.
• Oversee commercial agreements relating to forest product sales and procurement.
• Negotiate contracts to maximise value and manage risk.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, contractors and industry stakeholders.
• Coach and develop a high-performing commercial team.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for efficiency and value.

Skills

Commercial strategy

Sales leadership

Negotiation

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in commerce/business/economics/finance/law/forestry/supply chain management or equivalent

Postgraduate qualifications desirable

Job description

Sustainable Timber Tasmania invites applications for Head of Commercial to lead its commercial function across sales, business development and governance. The role directs commercial operations, contractual frameworks and strategic advisory to drive growth and value creation while aligning with STT’s objectives.

You will shape commercial and sales strategies, oversee key contracts, and partner with senior leaders to ensure outcomes support statewide operations.