Commercial Specialist

Nuclearinst; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work policies

Defence industry exposure

Study and development opportunities

Job summary

Babcock Australasia is seeking commercially minded professionals to join our Aviation, Defence and Corporate teams across Australia. Reporting to a Senior Commercial Manager, you will support the contract lifecycle, provide commercial expertise for project delivery and help protect Babcock's commercial interests.

You will collaborate with project, finance, procurement and operations, contribute to tendering, contract management, governance, and risk management, while building strong customer and

Qualifications

• Tertiary degree qualifications in Business, Commerce, Law or Finance or equivalent experience.
• Experience in ASDEFCON contracts, subcontracts, procurement or program management, preferably in Defence.
• Ability to produce high‑quality written communications with attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of legal principles in commercial/contracts.
• Proven ability to manage workload independently and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience handling confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Support contract lifecycle activities from bid to completion with commercial guidance.
• Collaborate with project, finance, procurement and operations teams.
• Contribute to governance, risk mitigation and customer engagements.
• Develop strong customer and stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Contract management

Bid support

Commercial governance

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Business

Commerce

Law

Finance

Job description

• Multiple opportunities available across Adelaide, Sydney & Melbourne.
• Join Defence, Aviation & Corporate teams driving commercial success.
• Be part of a leading organisation delivering critical capability.

About the Role

At Babcock, our continued growth, internal career progression, and commitment to delivering exceptional commercial outcomes have created opportunities for multiple Commercial Specialists to join our Aviation, Defence and Corporate teams.

Reporting to a Senior Commercial Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the business across the full contract lifecycle, providing commercial expertise that enables successful project delivery, drives business growth, and protects Babcock's commercial interests. Working closely with project, finance, procurement, and operational stakeholders, you will contribute to contract management, customer engagement, commercial governance, bid support, and risk management activities.

This is a dynamic and varied role where no two days are the same. You will support the preparation and management of customer contracts, assist with tender and bid activities, provide commercial guidance to operational teams, and help ensure contractual obligations are effectively managed. You'll also contribute to commercial governance processes, compliance activities, risk mitigation strategies, and the development of strong customer and stakeholder relationships.

If you are a commercially minded professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment, influencing business outcomes, and supporting complex projects within a leading Defence and Aviation organisation, we would love to hear from you. Join Babcock and be part of a team that values expertise, innovation, and professional growth.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Australian Citizen with a Defence security clearance (or the ability to obtain one).
• Tertiary degree qualifications in Business, Commence, Law, Finance or equivalent working experience.
• Relevant experience required in ASDEFCON contracts, subcontracts, procurement, supply chain, finance or program/project management, preferably in a Defence context and/ or large corporate environment.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high‑quality written communications, applying creativity, strong attention to detail, and accuracy to deliver complex business outcomes.
• Solid understanding of legal principles and how they apply within a commercial or contractual environment.
• Proven capability to manage workload independently, balance competing priorities, perform effectively under pressure, and meet strict deadlines.
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive information with a high level of discretion and professionalism.

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you

• Our agile working policies offer more choice and autonomy. For you, this could mean flexible start and finish times, a mix of office and home working, or even condensed working weeks.
• Our work life integration policy offers attractive leave entitlements including (not limited to) wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave, and we are proud to be a Work180 endorsed employer.
• Babcock’s supportive and engaging environment, coupled with our capability framework, aims to advance your career with internal development programs, self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave.
• Our beRewarded platform offers endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan.
• As a principles driven organisation, our weRecognise program aims to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in line with our Principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.

Who we are

Babcock Australasia combines the best talent and in-country expertise while leveraging the rich 130+ year global heritage of Babcock International Group, a FTSE 100 international defence company.

Our team of 1,800+ experienced staff ensure critical services and assets are readily available, affordable, and future proof. From maritime sustainment and secure communications, to lifesaving helicopter missions and managing critical fleets, we ensure our customers are equipped to fulfil their mission

To learn more about Babcock visit www.babcock.com.au

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.

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