Commercial Leader Business Partnering

Job Details; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial sector is seeking a Commercial Leader for Business Partnering in Sydney, Brisbane, or Melbourne. This 12-month secondment involves leading commercial activities and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure compliance and risk mitigation. Ideal candidates have strong commercial management experience and stakeholder engagement skills. Join a supportive team environment focused on collaborative success.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial or contractual management within financial services or business partnering.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• Knowledge of outsourcing models and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial activities across BPO engagements including contract negotiation.
• Collaborate with Legal Procurement and Risk to manage contract execution.
• Deliver data-driven insights to support strategic decisions.

Skills

Commercial management experience

Stakeholder engagement

Outsourcing knowledge

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Job description

Commercial Leader - Business Partnering

Job No : 677853

Sydney - Inner Suburbs & CBD Brisbane - Inner Suburbs & CBD Melbourne - Inner Suburbs & CBD

Max Term Full Time

IT

Pay Band 5

Brisbane or Sydney or Melbourne

• 12-month secondment starting end of January 2026
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Support business stakeholders with outsource partnerships

This 12-month secondment offers the opportunity to lead commercial management across our Business Partnering Outsourcing portfolio. Youll work closely with internal stakeholders and strategic partners to deliver commercially sound compliant and impactful outcomes. Be part of a team that values collaboration development and shared success.

What Youll Do

• Lead commercial activities across BPO engagements including contract negotiation rate card reviews and compliance oversight.
• Provide expert advice on commercial instruments such as MSAs SOWs and pricing models to ensure alignment with legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Collaborate with Legal Procurement and Risk to manage contract execution and governance processes.
• Deliver data-driven insights to support strategic decisions and partner negotiations.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners acting as a trusted advisor.
• Support a culture of professionalism accountability and continuous improvement within the team.

What Youll Bring

• Experience in commercial or contractual management within financial services or business partnering experience would be beneficial
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence and negotiate across diverse groups.
• Knowledge of outsourcing models and regulatory frameworks with a focus on compliance and risk mitigation.
• Effective communication and analytical skills to interpret contracts and present commercial insights.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes in a structured supportive environment.
• A collaborative mindset and interest in developing others while contributing to team goals.

Advertised: 06 Nov 2025

Applications close: 17 Nov 2025

Employment Type: Full-Time

Vacancy: 1